10 Questions
The loggerhead sea turtle lives in the Mediterranean Sea and nests in Italy.
False
The loggerhead sea turtle can weigh up to a hundred kilos.
True
The shell of the loggerhead sea turtle is green in color.
False
Each sea turtle lays about 200 eggs every two or three years.
False
There are approximately 10,000 caretta caretta sea turtles in Greece today.
False
How many eggs does each sea turtle lay every two or three years?
115
Where does the loggerhead sea turtle nest in Greece?
Zakynthos
How many baby sea turtles out of a thousand survive?
One
In what color is the shell of the loggerhead sea turtle?
Red-brown
How many caretta caretta sea turtles are estimated to be in Greece today?
4,000
Study Notes
Physical Characteristics
- The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is approximately 1 meter long and weighs around 100 kilos.
- It has a red-brown shell.
Habitat and Breathing
- The loggerhead sea turtle lives in the Mediterranean Sea.
- It has lungs and breathes air.
- It moves with its front and rear flippers.
Reproduction and Nesting
- The loggerhead sea turtle lays its eggs on land, specifically on beaches in Zakynthos, Peloponnesus, and Crete.
- Each sea turtle lays around 115 eggs every 2-3 years.
Conservation Status
- Only one out of a thousand baby sea turtles survives.
- There are approximately 4,000 Caretta caretta sea turtles in Greece today.
Test your knowledge about the loggerhead sea turtle, also known as caretta caretta, which inhabits the Mediterranean Sea and nests in Greece. Learn about its characteristics, nesting habits, and the challenges faced by baby turtles.
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