Record #:

14062

Author(s):

Lloyd, Jared

Abstract:

The leatherback sea turtle species is about one hundred million years old. It is also the world's largest turtle and can grow to a length of seven feet, with a flipper span of nine feet and a weight of over one thousand pounds. It can dive to a depth of over 3,900 feet.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 75 Issue 6, June 2011, p16-19, il

Subject(s):

Leatherback turtle