Turtles

Leatherback sea turtles are the giants of the sea turtle world. Adult leatherbacks can grow up to 2.91 meters (9.5 feet) in length and weigh as much as 961.1 kilograms (2,120 pounds), although most ad...

The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), or loggerhead, is an oceanic turtle distributed throughout the world. It is a marine reptile, belonging to the family Cheloniidae. The average loggerhead m...

Green sea turtles are considered large, with adults typically ranging from 1.0 to 1.5 meters (3.3 to 4.9 feet) in length. They generally weigh between 110 to 190 kilograms (240 to 420 pounds), althoug...

Hawksbill sea turtles are medium-sized compared to other sea turtles. They typically grow to about 70 to 90 centimeters (28 to 35 inches) in length and weigh between 50 to 80 kilograms (110 to 175 pou...

Olive ridley sea turtles are considered small to medium-sized, typically growing to about 60 to 70 centimeters (24 to 28 inches) in length and weighing between 35 to 50 kilograms (77 to 110 pounds), a...

Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are the smallest sea turtles, with adults typically reaching around 60 to 70 centimeters (24 to 28 inches) in shell length and weighing between 35 to 50 kilograms (77 to 11...