Sea Turtle Species
This type of sea turtle likes to feed on sea grass and algae.
Green Sea Turtle
Name a characteristic of a sea snake
Include 60 species that falls into two groups: true sea snakes (Hydrophiinae) and sea kraits (Laticaudinae)
Highly venomous
Size: 3-5 feet
Lifespan: ~10 years
Found throughout Indian and Pacific oceans
Habitat: tropical; coastal estuaries, open seas, coral reefs
Where in the world can we find marine iguanas?
Galapagos
What time of day do females lay their eggs?
Night
How many sea turtles species are there?
7
This is the largest sea turtle species in the world
Leatherback
What are the habitats for crocodiles?
Swamps, rivers, and estuaries (tropical/subtropical regions)
What famous scientist explored the area where marine iguanas are found? What was his theory called after observing animal behavior at this location?
Where do sea turtles mate?
Ocean
How can you tell a male from a female sea turtle?
Tail length - males have a longer tail
These are the most common sea turtles on our refuge and enjoy eating crustaceans.
Loggerhead Sea Turtles
How do you tell the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?
Shape of snout.
U = alligator
V = croc
What is the difference between ectotherm and endotherm?
Ectotherm = cold blooded
Endotherm = warm blooded
What is the top shell called on a sea turtle? What about the bottom shell?
Carapace and Plastron
This sea turtle doesn't have scales. Instead, it has soft skin covering it's shell.
Leatherback
These sea turtles have a "bill" like beak and eat sponges
Hawksbill
What are the two groups of sea snakes?
True Sea Snakes and Sea Kraits
Name two adaptations marine iguanas have to survive.
Dark colored bodies -- absorb heat
Sneeze salt - get rid of excessive salt while eating
Claws - hold onto rocks for feeding
Tail - swimming
This device is placed in nets and helps sea turtles escape
TED - Turtle Excluder Device
On average, females lay this many eggs
100
This is the smallest sea turtle species in the world
Kemps Ridely
What are the three types of locomotion for crocodiles?
Belly Crawl, High Walk, and Gallop
Name two predators of a marine iguana. (humans not an option). Think about the young/eggs.
Rats, feral cats/dogs, snakes
What is our refuge in Melbourne Beach called?
Archie Carr Refuge
It takes this long for the eggs to hatch
2 months