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well they are called sea turtles because they are turtles that live in the sea. i mean there really is no other name for it.

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Is the leatherback sea turtle a mammal?

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What is the natural habitat of the leatherback sea turtle?

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Is a snapping turtle a sea turtle?

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Do leatherback turtles have any symbiotic relationships?

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What is a male leatherback turtle?

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Are turtles carnivore?

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Are Leatherback sea turtles carnivores?

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What other names for turtles?

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How heavy is the heaviest turtle?

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Do leatherback sea turtles have other families?

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