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Leatherbacks are a type of sea turtle sometimes called the lute turtle.

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Are leatherbacks nocturnal?

The leather back is not nocturnal.


How many leatherbacks are there left in the world?

Over 9000


Where does leatherbacks find jellyfish?

They find them in shallow or deep waters.


What are the the sea largest sea turtles?

The largest sea turtles are the leatherbacks


Are green sea turtles edible?

no it is definetley not likely that green sea turtles are edible but loggerheads and leatherbacks are


Are leatherback turtles same as leatherback sea turtles?

Yes, they are the same, Leatherbacks only live in the sea


How much does a Leatherback Sea Turtle eat?

Because leatherbacks primarily eat jellyfish. They have two sharply pointed cusps, one on the upper and one on the lower jaw that allows them to pierce jellies and other soft-bodied organisms.


Why are jellyfish afraid of leatherback turtles?

They're not 'afraid' - as they lack the intelligence to know when they're in danger. Leatherbacks eat jellyfish as part of their natural diet.


How many leatherbacks were there in the year 1900?

Since there were no conservation programs around at the time, documentation of how many leatherback turtles were around during the 1900s is non-existent.


What would happen to all the prey if the leatherbacks go extinct?

then the prey will run out of food. Soon those animals might become endangered and that will cause a ripple in the ocean.


How many more leatherbacks are alive?

The exact number of leatherback sea turtles is difficult to determine due to their vast migratory patterns and the challenges of conducting comprehensive surveys. However, it is estimated that there are between 20,000 and 30,000 adult leatherbacks remaining worldwide. This number has been declining due to threats like habitat loss, climate change, and bycatch in fishing gear. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect these endangered species.


Are leatherback sea turtles the largest turtles in the world?

Yes! Leatherbacks are the biggest turtles on the planet! They can weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (907 kg.), and are usually more than six feet (two meters) long! Wowzerz!