Struggles of the endangered green sea turtle
Learn about the green sea turtle.
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The green sea turtle - a species so ancient, that it’s seen the dinosaurs evolve and become extinct. It's named not for the color of its shell, but the greenish color of its skin. Feeding entirely on sea grass, this vegetarian giant can weigh over 300 kilos.
Once found in their millions in tropical seas around the world, they were hunted mercilessly for their meat and eggs. Today the green sea turtle is endangered. These prehistoric survivors are perfectly adapted to life in the ocean, but whether they can overcome the challenges posed by mankind will have to be seen.
Once found in their millions in tropical seas around the world, they were hunted mercilessly for their meat and eggs. Today the green sea turtle is endangered. These prehistoric survivors are perfectly adapted to life in the ocean, but whether they can overcome the challenges posed by mankind will have to be seen.
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