Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Caretta caretta

They are found in coastal, tropical and subtropical waters often extending to temperate waters in search of food. Their smooth shells and paddle-like flippers help them speed through the water as fast as 24 kph. They can hold their breath for about 3 hours by slowing down their metabolism. Only females come up to the beach to lay eggs. They lay between 100–120 eggs at a time. Nesting takes place from January to March. Sex determination is dependent upon the incubation temperature. The male sex is determined at cooler temperatures and females by warmer temperatures.