ENDANGERED: Loggerhead Sea Turtles by https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3 Taylor Davis - Earth & Environmental Honors en-us 2018-04-18 17:49:58 UTC 2024-10-14 20:36:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Common Name and Scientific Name: taylordavis1265 https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253132211 The common name for this species is the Loggerhead, due to its large head size, while the scientific name is Caretta Caretta.]]> 2018-04-18 17:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253132211 taylordavis1265 https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253134679 2018-04-18 17:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253134679 Sources: taylordavis1265 https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253134899 https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/Loggerhead.html

https://conserveturtles.org/information-sea-turtles-loggerhead-sea-turtle/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loggerhead_sea_turtle

https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Reptiles/Sea-Turtles/Loggerhead-Sea-Turtle ]]> 2018-04-18 17:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253134899 Where Can They be Found in North Carolina taylordavis1265 https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253135561 Loggerhead sea turtles can be found in nesting beaches that are close to the coastline of North Carolina, in areas with shallow water.]]> 2018-04-18 18:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253135561 Why are they Endangered? taylordavis1265 https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253137404 Due to coastal development, predation of nests, and human disturbances cause disorientations during the emergence of hatchlings and a loss of nesting habitats. The loggerhead sea turtles are also accidentally captured during longline fishing, shrip tawling, and pollution.]]> 2018-04-18 18:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253137404 How are the turtles being protected? taylordavis1265 https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253139774 They have been listed as a threatened species under the U.S. Federal Endangered Species Act. As well as internationally listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.]]> 2018-04-18 18:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253139774 taylordavis1265 https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253141408 2018-04-18 18:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/taylordavis1265/3kcslhfbyfm3/wish/253141408