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Eretmochelys imbricata
Found this in the Pawikan Sanctuary in Brgy. Lawi, Jordan Guimaras, which is home to the endangered Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) & Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) sea turtles. Pictured turtles above are most likely Hawksbills.
Hawksbill, over hunted for the shell, and also used the scutes on the shell for jewelry.
Yeah I imagined, every beautiful animal that nature creates becomes a target for humans
Yes they have the most beautiful shells. They used to be severely hunted for their shells.
Beautiful turtle I love the colors and the design of its shell.
Spotted on May 14, 2011
Submitted on Jun 27, 2011
