Sea Turtles

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What are sea turtles?

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Sea turtles are large reptiles that live in the ocean and are known for their hard shells.

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Why are sea turtles endangered?

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People hunt them.

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Where do female sea turtles lay their eggs?

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On the beach where they hatched.

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What do sea turtles eat?

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Jellyfish, seaweed, crab, shrimp, snails, and algae.

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What type of animal are sea turtles?

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Reptiles.

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What is a hatchling?

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A baby sea turtle that has just emerged from its egg.

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Why do hatchlings have a hard time making it back to the ocean?

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Predators eat them.

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What is the main threat to sea turtles?

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Human activities such as hunting and habitat destruction.

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How do sea turtles find their way back to the beach to lay eggs?

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They use the Earth's magnetic field and the position of the sun.

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What is the lifespan of a sea turtle?

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Sea turtles can live for 50 years or more.