Facts
-Evidence shows that turtle’s existed during the time of
dinosaurs, which was about 200 million years ago (Sunset Beach
Turtle Watch Program, 2004).
-The eggshells of loggerhead turtles is composed of calcium that
female loggerheads store in their shell (Malory, 2013).
-On the Endangered Species Act and on the IUCN Red list
loggerheads are listed as "Threatened" (Save the Turtles, 2013).
-Loggerhead turtles can weigh 170 to 500 pounds (Save the
Turtles, 2013).
-The total loggerhead population is estimated to be around 60,000
(Save the Turtles, 2013).
-Loggerhead meat is used to make turtle burgers and turtle soup
in some Caribbean areas. Their eggs are also used to make
cakes
(MarineBio, 2014).
-Boat paddles are made from loggerhead shells (Save the Turtles,
2013).
-Turtles can live up to 100 years old (Sunset Beach Turtle
Watch Program, 2004).
-Hatchlings follow the light of the moon to find their way back to
the ocean (Sunset Beach Turtle Watch Program, 2004).
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