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Because humans destroy their beaches and because of fishing and oil in the sea.
They are often caught by accident in fishing nets. Stuck underwater, they drown. Sea turtle nesting habitats are also being destroyed, and the eggs they do lay are illegally collected by people for food.
What else can I help you with?
Is the leatherback turtles an endangered species?
Yes
Are leatherback turtles endangered in Indiana?
The leatherback is a sea turtle, not found in Indiana. But it is in trouble, and fully protected.
Is the leatherback sea turtle a mammal?
they are endangered and no they are not mammals they are reptiles
Why are the leatherback turtles endangered?
because global warming and pollution are causing a type of deadly cancer that affects them
What is being done to save the leatherback turtle?
Some people over the world give up their time to clean the ocean so that leatherback turtles aren't endangered in the future.
Is sea turtls in-dangered animals?
Yes. All species of sea turtles are listed as endangered or protected. The leatherback, Kemp's Ridley, and hawksbill are critically endangered.
Does Singapore have leatherback turtle?
yes.Singapore have leatherback turtles
Are alligator snapping turtles endangered?
yes. alligator snapping turtles are endangered and should be protected.
What endanger's the leatherback sea turtle?
One cause for their endangered state is plastic bags floating in the ocean. Pacific Leatherback sea turtles mistake these plastic bags for jellyfish. Hope that helps.
Is a a green Leatherback turtle a reptile?
Leatherback sea turtles are reptiles, like all turtles and tortoises.
Are leatherback turtles same as leatherback sea turtles?
Yes, they are the same, Leatherbacks only live in the sea
What is a leatherback and loggerhead types of?
Turtles... They are types of turtles.
