Thank you educator Khrystyne Jamerson for this video. Khrystyne took video of a nesting leatherback mama while interning in Ghana. To read lots of fun facts about leatherbacks go to: http://www.seaturtleinc.org/education/about-sea-turtles/leatherback/ | Sea Turtle, Inc

La tortuga baula (Dermochelys coriaceaes) es la tortuga marina más grande del mundo, puede medir 2 metros de largo y pesar 600 kilos, ha existido por más de 100 millones de años, pero lamentablemente sus poblaciones a nivel mundial han disminuido drásticamente por la contaminación (plásticos), la pesca incidental, el cambio climático y la destrucción de playas donde pone sus huevos. La extinción de la tortuga baula sería una pérdida irreversible de una especie que ha existido por millones de año

Help Protect the Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)! 🐢💚 Did you know that the Leatherback Sea Turtle is the only species of sea turtle that doesn’t have a hard shell? 🤔 Here are some fascinating facts: - Its shell is flexible and leathery 🌴 - It’s the largest species of sea turtle, reaching up to 2 meters in length and weighing up to 680 kg! 🤯 - It has a distinctive “W”-shaped beak and a highly streamlined body 🌊 But, they need our help! 🚨 Their main threats are: - Marine pollu

Many sea turtle species can and do eat jellyfish. The leatherback turtle, in particular, is known for its gelatinivorous diet, primarily consisting of jellyfish and sea squirts. Some sea turtles, like flatback turtles, have a more diverse diet that includes both plants and animals, such as jellyfish, seaweed, shrimp, and crabs.Specialized Papillae: Turtles have spiny points (papillae) in their mouths and stomachs that help them to grip and move jellyfish down into their digestive system. Thick S