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Reptiles
Leatherback Turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 30-50 years
- Weight
- 250-700 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is a carnivore species found in All oceans except polar. It typically lives 30-50 years, weighing around 250-700 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the leatherback turtle: Leatherbacks can dive deeper than 1,200 meters.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.