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Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

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sunswimer02
sunswimer02 10 years ago
Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas Factsheet on Green Sea Turtle | US Fish & Wildlife Service's North Florida ESO Jacksonville


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LouLeo
LouLeo 10 years ago

Very interesting and helpful information. Thanks!

sunswimer02
sunswimer02 10 years ago

You can ID turtles by counting the scales on their backs, even hatchlings like this little guy. Greens have 4 that run along the side (left or right), and five down the middle.

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LouLeo
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LouLeo

Florida, USA

Spotted on Sep 21, 2013
Submitted on Sep 21, 2013

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