Turtle Habitat
Turtles begin their lives near the ocean in an area where it feels warm and grainy between your toes.
Sand
Instead of legs, sea turtles use these body parts to move through the water.
Flippers
Turtles are very afraid of these big fish with very sharp teeth.
Sharks
Green Sea Turtles can live up to...
A.35 years old
B.80 years old
C.16 years old
D.100+ years old
D) 100+ years old
There are two types of Green Sea Turtles and they are found in the two main Oceans of the World.
Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
This part of a turtle looks like it can be used for protection.
Shell
Adult green sea turtles are ____, meaning they eat vegetables.
Herbivores
Turtles often mistake plastic bags for this animal in the Ocean.
Jelly-fish
Turtles love to be in places with Palm Trees and plenty sun.
Tropical Islands
How long can a turtle hold its breath under water?
4-7 hours
I am green and live in shallow waters. Adult green sea turtles love to eat me.
Sea Grass
In what year did The Bahamas place a law to protect Green Sea Turtles?
2009
The temperature of the Sand determines if the turtle will be a boy or a girl.
True
The Green Sea Turtle most powerful sense is
A.Hearing
B.Sight
C.Smell
D.Taste
E.Touch
Smell
Baby hatchlings and eggs are prey to what animals?
Iguanas, fish, birds, etc.
What can you do to help protect Green Sea Turtles?
Ensure that trash doesn’t end up in the sea.
Name 3 types of turtles that can be found in The Bahamas
Green Sea, Hawksbill & Leatherback