Baby Sea Turtles
How many baby sea turtles survive?
1 in 1000
What sea turtle is the most endangered?
Kemp's Ridley sea turtle
What do hawksbill sea turtles eat?
They mainly eat sea sponges, but they also eat coral, algae, mollusks, tunicates, small fish, crustaceans, sea urchins, and jellyfish.
Do sea turtles breathe in air or water?
Air
Do baby sea turtles ever see their mother?
No
What sea turtle lays the biggest clutch?
Hawksbill sea turtle
What do flatback sea turtles eat?
Jellyfish, soft coral, and sea cucumbers.
How old are sea turtles when they mate?
20-30
Where does a mother sea turtle go to lay her eggs?
The beach where she was born
Which sea turtle lays the smallest clutch?
Flatback sea turtle
What do Kemp's Ridley sea turtles eat?
Swimming crabs, fish, jellyfish, and mollusks.
Give two examples of how you can help sea turtles.
Recycle and turn off artificial lighting if you live near the beach.
What "tooth" does a baby sea turtle have?
An egg tooth
Which sea turtle is the most common in US waters?
Loggerheads
What do loggerhead sea turtles eat?
Marine animals such as fish and crustaceans
How many types of sea turtles are there?
Seven
How many eggs does a sea turtle lay?
Up to 100
Are green sea turtles omnivores or herbivores?
Omnivores as babies, and herbivores
What do leatherback sea turtles eat?
Many things such as jellyfish, squid, fish, and crustaceans.
What are the shells of sea turtles made of?
Keratin (like your fingernails)