The leatherback sea turtle is the closest in the species to ... and can directly damage the skin, shell, and eyes. Opportunistic bacterial and fungal infections are common in severely affected ...

Blood seeps from a dying leatherback harpooned by an indigenous hunter near Indonesia’s Kei Islands. Leatherbacks are the largest of the seven sea turtle ... crushed her shell, carving out ...

Further to the legal implications, Tennant is warning that consuming turtle meat can have dire consequences. He pointed to a ...

Leatherback turtles are the largest species of sea turtles, measuring 5-6 feet long and weighing 750-1,000 pounds. They are the only species without a scaly shell, instead being covered by a layer ...

The leatherback sea turtle’s physiology is uniquely adapted to its oceanic lifestyle. Unlike other sea turtles, it lacks a bony shell, instead boasting a leathery, flexible carapace that allows it to ...

At Santa Fe Christian Middle School, a group of passionate students aren’t just talking about making a difference—they are ...

Slow motion Green turtle from Pacific Ocean. Blenny fish cleaning shell. leatherback sea turtles stock videos & royalty-free footage Baby leatherback turtles return to their habitat on Lampuuk beach, ...

turtles have a unique shell made of two parts: the carapace (top) and the plastron (bottom). They vary in size from the small bog turtles to the giant leatherback sea turtles. Known for their long ...

The beach gets its blush colour from microscopic bits of Foraminifera shells that are ... grounds for green, leatherback, hawksbill and olive ridley turtles. In fact, Suriname is among the best places ...