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Hawksbill Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Description:

The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae.The hawksbill's appearance is similar to that of other marine turtles. It has a generally flattened body shape, a protective carapace, and flipper-like arms, adapted for swimming in the open ocean.

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AnuraagRajasekhar
AnuraagRajasekhar 11 years ago

This turtle was founded wounded in the shore , She was treated for 6 months and released back into the ocean :)

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Spotted on May 29, 2011
Submitted on May 26, 2012

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