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1. The plight of the turtle. (Life science: conservation/ecology)(Cover Story)

Author

Chiang, Mona

Subjects
Leatherback turtle
Abstract

VITAL STATS: Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) Average weight: 499 kilograms (1,100 pounds) Average length: 1.8 meters (6 feet) Life span: About 50 years Diet: Mainly jellyfish Habitat: Leatherbacks are highly migratory […]

Published
2003

2. Deep-diving warm-blooded turtle

Author

McClintock, Jack

Subjects
University of Miami -- Officials and employees, Veterinarians -- Research, Sea turtles -- Research, Leatherback turtle, Marine ecology -- Research
Published
1991

4. Sea turtles of Suriname

Author

Reichart, Henri A. and Lanting, Frans

Subjects
Turtles, Leatherback turtle, Sea turtles -- Protection and preservation, Suriname -- Natural history
Published
1986

5. Maldives turtles salute World Wildlife Fund

Subjects
Turtles, Hawksbill turtle, Leatherback turtle, Sea turtles -- Behavior, Hobbies and crafts, World Wildlife Fund -- Appreciation
Abstract

The Hawksbill turtle, one of several depicted on the World Wildlife Fund stamps, is an endangered Pacific Ocean turtle. Other endangered sea turtles depicted include the Loggerhead and the Leatherback. The behavior of sea turtles is described, as well as the designs of the commemorative stamps., The postal officials of the Maldives, a former British protectorate situated in the Indian Ocean, will release sometime in September a set of 12 stamps and a single souvenir sheet [...]

Published
1995

6. Life guard for eggs of turtles

Author

Rangel, Jesus

Subjects
Travel industry -- Florida, Leatherback turtle, Railroads -- Planning, Miami Beach, Florida -- Natural history
Published
1984

7. leatherback

Subjects
Leatherback turtle
Abstract

leatherback, marine turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. The largest of all turtles, it may reach a length of 712 ft (230 cm) and […]

Published
2000

8. Experts gather to talk turtle

Author

Holden, Constance

Subjects
Green turtle, Leatherback turtle, Loggerhead turtle, Sea turtles, Science and technology
Published
1979

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