Leatherback+sea+turtles

= Leatherback Sea Turtles! =

Leatherbacks grow the largest, dive the deepest, and swim the farthest. They do this possibly because of their size.

Their Scientific name is Dermochelys Coriacea. Leatherbacks are the largest turtles on Earth! They can reach up to 2 m and weigh up to 900 kg.They live up to 45 years and are carnivores. The largest leatherback ever found was a 2.6 m long male that weighed 916 kg! Their roots go back to 100 million years ago!!!! Sadly their numbers are declining rapidly! ): Their "shells" are rubbery to the touch. They can dive down to 1280 m and stay for 85 min!!! That's all for now see you later!!!!