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Are loggerhead turtles endangered

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

No, the loggerhead sea turtle is certainly not endangered.

  • The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is the world's most-studied and well-known sea-turtle.
  • It is the only member of the genus Caretta. The genus name "Caretta" is the Latin equivalent of the French word "caret", meaning turtle, tortoise, or sea turtle.
  • Adult loggerhead sea turtles weigh from 170 to 350 pounds (77 to 160 kg) and measure 31 to 45 inches (79 to 110 cm). Their shell is a reddish brown color, and their skin ranges from yellow to brown.
  • The name loggerhead comes from their disproportionately large head. The loggerhead sea turtle also holds the title of the world's largest hard-shelled turtle.
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