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The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), sometimes called the lute turtle, leathery turtle or simply the luth, is the largest of all living turtles and the heaviest non-crocodilian reptile, reaching lengths of up to 2.7 metres (8 ft 10 in) and weights of 500 kilograms (1,100 lb).
Jan 17, 2024 · Learn about the leatherback sea turtle, the largest and most migratory of all turtles, and its conservation status and threats. Find out how NOAA Fisheries and its partners are working to protect and recover this endangered species.
Learn about the largest and oldest living turtles, their unique adaptations, global distribution, and threats from human activities. Find out how scientists are tracking and studying these reptilian giants and what you can do to help them.
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- Joel Sartore
Apr 24, 2024 · Learn about the largest living turtle and reptile, with a leathery skin and a wide range of habitats. Find out how it feeds, nests, migrates, and faces conservation challenges.
- Alison Eldridge
Learn about the leatherback turtle, the largest and most migratory sea turtle species, and why it is vulnerable to extinction. Find out what WWF is doing to protect its habitats, reduce bycatch and overharvesting, and support local communities.
Leatherbacks are the largest of the seven living sea turtle species, growing to more than 6.5 feet (two meters) in length and weighing up to 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms). Range Leatherbacks are found in tropical and temperate marine waters all over the world.
Learn about the leatherback turtle, the largest and most migratory of all marine turtles, and its threats and conservation status. Find out how WWF works to protect its nesting habitats, diet, and population in different regions.
