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Lepidochelys kempii
Is the rarest sea turtle and is critically endangered. is a small living sea turtle species, reaching maturity at 2–3 feet (61–91 cm) long and averaging only 45 kilograms (99 lb). Typical of sea turtles, it has a dorsoventrally depressed body with specially adapted flipper-like front limbs. Like other sea turtles, it possesses a horny beak.
Their range includes the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Almost all females return each year to a single beach
Turtle release. Veracruz, Mexico Dont know what kind of turtle was
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Nice (maybe I'm getting better at this guessing game). All baby sea turtles are special, but this one maybe especially so. Glad you shared it.
beauty!
I just google your suggestion and seems you are rigth! wow! amazing! thnx
Possibly Kemp's Ridley turtle.
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/turt...