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What is the name of the animal : Chelonia mydas?
Green Sea Turtle.
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Are green sea turtles herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.
Herbivores.
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How long does the lifespan of a green sea turtle last?
Typically 70 years.
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What is one adaptation that you can see from this image?
The color of the shell is used for camouflage.
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In what decade did a law pass labeling green sea turtles endangered, and making it illegal to hunt them?
The 1970's.
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How much does a green Sea Turtle weigh?
250-400 pounds.
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Do green sea turtles prefer warm or cold temperatures?
Warm.
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How old are green sea turtles before they begin to breed?
20-50 years old?
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How might serrated jaws be useful for a green sea turtle?
Eating herbs.
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How many years ago did green sea turtles appear?
150 million years.
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What is the average length of a full grown green Sea Turtle?
3 to 4 feet long.
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At what point in a turtles life are these predators a threat: Raccoons, crabs, ants, foxes, coyotes, armadillos, feral hogs
When the turtles are in eggs.
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What months are considered breeding season for green sea turtles?
Anywhere from June-September.
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What are the flippers used for?
The front flippers are used for propulsion while the back flippers are used for steering and balance.
300
Approximately how many turtles out of 10,000 make it to adulthood?
1-2 turtles.
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What is the approximate population of a green Sea Turtle?
Less than 500,000.
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At what point in a turtles life are these animals predators: Fish, sharks, and orcas.
When they get into water.
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How often do green sea turtles return to nest?
Every 2-4 years.
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How do green sea turtles find their way to the nesting grounds?
Internal magnetic detectors.
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During the 19th century, what percent of the green sea turtle population declined?
99 percent.
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How did green Sea Turtles get their name?
The color of their fat.
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At what point in a turtles life are these animals a threat: Birds, feral cats, and others.
Hatchlings.
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How many eggs do green sea turtles lay per clutch?
80-120 eggs.
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How long can green sea turtles hold their breath before coming up for air?
4-5 hours.
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What is one of the leading reasons for the green sea turtle population declining.
Humans or fishing nets.