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Reptiles
Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 60-80 years
- Weight
- 110-190 kg
- Conservation
- Endangered
The Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is a herbivore species found in Tropical and subtropical oceans. It typically lives 60-80 years, weighing around 110-190 kg, and is currently classified as Endangered on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the sea turtle: Green sea turtles return to the same beach they hatched on to lay eggs.
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.