Leatherback Turtles by British Council

Gigantic Animals

bcklipad — 2014-04-13 02:35:00 UTC

Leatherback turtles are the largest turtles in the world. They can grow up to 3 meters long.

Hydrodynamic

bcklipad — 2014-04-13 02:41:42 UTC

Leatherback turtles have tear drop shaped bodies that enable them to swim quickly and efficiently.

Hatchlings

bcklipad — 2014-04-13 02:46:22 UTC

When a leatherback turtle hatch from its egg, it has to make its way to the ocean immediately to avoid being a snack for land predators. Once in the ocean, they become prey for octopuses, sharks and other large fishes.

Jellyfish-Killing Spikes

bcklipad — 2014-04-13 02:47:37 UTC

Leatherback turtles may look innocent on the outside, but actually they are scary on the inside. These teeth prevent jellyfish from escaping from their mouths.

Leatherback Turtles

bcklipad — 2014-04-13 02:54:21 UTC

Amazing wonders of nature

Laying Eggs

bcklipad — 2014-04-13 05:12:33 UTC

Leatherback females lay about 100 eggs each time on the beach. After laying them, it quickly covers the eggs with sand to prevent predators from finding them

Entanglement

bcklipad — 2014-04-13 05:16:31 UTC

Hundreds of leatherback turtles die each year due to being entangled in fishing nets.