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The Loggerhead Sea Turtle


Mistaken Identities: Loggerhead vs. Green Sea Turtles

Loggerhead sea turtles have broad heads (hence the name) with well-developed muscles and beaks that have blunt surfaces—perfect for crushing ...

Loggerhead Nesting in Florida | FWC

Loggerheads typically nest in Florida from April to September. Females return to their nesting beach every two or more years (average 2.7 years) to lay an ...

Loggerhead sea turtle, facts and photos - National Geographic

The Loggerhead is considered a “keystone species,” meaning that other animals in its ecosystem depend on it for survival. These turtles feed on ...

Loggerhead Sea Turtle - CT.gov

The loggerhead is thought to be the largest living hard-shelled turtle. It is exceeded in length and weight only by the leatherback sea turtle.

Hope for Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Georgia

Loggerhead Conservation Takes Decades. Each summer here and all along the Georgia coast, loggerhead sea turtles—and occasionally rarer ...

Critical Habitat for Loggerhead Sea Turtle - NOAA Fisheries

We, the NOAA Fisheries, issue a final rule to designate critical habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Distinct Population Segment (DPS) ...

Tracking Loggerheads from the Archie Carr Refuge – Sea Turtle ...

The study will reveal important information about the turtle's migratory behavior, including migratory routes, foraging grounds, and the areas of potential ...

The LOGGERHEAD Sea Turtle | Size, Diet, Nesting - YouTube

Did you know the loggerhead sea turtle can crush its prey with a force of 500lbs?! Join sea turtle biologist, Leah, as we talk all about ...

Loggerhead Turtle | Olive Ridley Project

Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) are named after their exceptionally large heads. They normally carry many encrusting organisms (epibionts), such as ...

Loggerhead Sea Turtle | Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Our female loggerhead, Big Momma, is a former rescue turtle and one of our three female sea turtle residents in our Light Tower Aquarium.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle - Species at risk public registry

The Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) is one of six species of hard-shelled marine turtles that comprise the family Cheloniidae in the order Testudines.

The Loggerhead - National Geographic Education

One particular population of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) hatches their eggs on the coast of Japan. Although they are born in Japan, ...

Wildlife Fact Sheets: Loggerhead Sea Turtle - Ocean Conservancy

Loggerhead sea turtles are a long-lived species and don't reach sexual maturity until they're 35 years old. When they're old enough, loggerhead sea turtles will ...

Loggerhead — Upwell

Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) ... Loggerheads are the most widely distributed hard-shelled turtle. They are known to make extensive migrations; Ember ...

Loggerhead Turtle - Chesapeake Bay Program

The loggerhead turtle is the largest hard-shelled sea turtle, with a heart-shaped, reddish brown shell. It can be found in the Chesapeake Bay from May to ...

Loggerhead Sea Turtles - MarineBio Conservation Society

The blood of sea turtles can deliver oxygen efficiently to body tissues even at the pressures encountered during diving. During routine activity green and ...

Loggerhead Sea Turtles: Life at Sea | Abilene, TX

Let's learn about the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Companion videos to learn more about these turtles.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle - South Carolina Wildlife Federation

It is the most abundant species of sea turtle in US coastal waters with major nesting concentrations from North Carolina to South West Florida. It is so well ...

Loggerhead Sea Turtles | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

With their massive heads and powerful jaws, loggerhead turtles are the ocean's master foragers, able to crush crab and clam shells with ease ...

Basic Biology of the Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)

The specific name caretta was first used by Linnaeus (1758). The name Caretta is a latinized version of the French word “caret”, meaning turtle, tortoise, or ...