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Hawksbill Turtle. http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Eretmochelys_imbricata.html. Mackie Glashow. Tropical regions: Atlantic and Pacific. Hard-bottomed and reef habitats (sponges) with masses of floating sea plants. Live up to 60 feet deep . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Eretmochelys_imbricata.html

Hawksbill Turtle

Mackie Glashow

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Tropical regions: Atlantic and PacificHard-bottomed and reef habitats (sponges) with masses of floating sea plants

Live up to 60 feet deep

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Critically endangered

Consumed by: humans, sharks, large fish, octopi, and crocodiles.

Bekko in Japan – cabinets, door posts, mirrors, etc.

Nests are disturbed by dogs, humans, raccoons, and rats

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Eat specific kinds of sponges

Sea Jellies, fish, marine algae, and other plants and animals

Omnivores

Prefer to eat in large groups with an abundance of brown algae

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25-30 inches in size medium-sized compared to other turtles

Average weight in adults: 100-150 lbs

Live for 30-50 years

Young: heart shaped shell

Males: Brighter pigmentation, thicker

tail, longer claws

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V Shaped Head (like a birds’ beak)

Swim in a bird-like fashion

2 Claws on each forelimb

How did they get their name?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Trp6SSaxUnU

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See you in Belize!