While all other sea turtles have hard, bony shells, the inky-blue carapace of the leatherback is somewhat ... area of sand that makes detection by predators difficult, and finally returning ...

This dog can find rare sea turtle nests—shockingly successfully This dog can find rare sea turtle nests—shockingly successfully Help save sea turtles in Trinidad and Tobago Help save sea ...

If cold-stunned sea turtles aren’t rescued from the low temperatures, they can develop harmful health conditions or even die ...

Leatherback turtles are named for their shell, which is leather-like rather than hard, like other turtles. They are the largest sea turtle species and also one of the most migratory, crossing both the ...

WASHINGTON— A new review of leatherback sea turtle science concludes that seven distinct populations of leatherback sea turtles face a high extinction risk. The National Marine Fisheries Service and U ...

The leatherback sea turtle is the heavyweight of the sea turtle ... face a perilous journey from the nest to the ocean, dodging predators like crabs and seabirds. Surviving hatchlings spend ...

The world’s heaviest reptile is the Leatherback Sea Turtle – let’s get to know them. The animal world is intriguing and full of surprises. Meet the majestic leatherback sea turtle, the world’s ...

Leatherback turtles are the largest species of sea turtle and can grow up to 2.9 meters long. According to Niamh: "You couldn't miss it because it was so big, but we didn't know what it was ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— The California Fish and Game Commission voted today to protect leatherback sea turtles as endangered under the state’s Endangered Species Act. The commission acted on the ...