Understanding Sea Turtle Conservation

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What is a sea turtle?

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A sea turtle is a marine reptile that lives in the ocean and is known for its hard shell.

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Why are sea turtles in danger before they are born?

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Many animals eat the eggs of sea turtles.

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What do sea turtles do after they lay their eggs?

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Their mothers return to the sea after laying the eggs.

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What happens to sea turtle eggs in the sand?

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They can be eaten by predators like birds and crabs.

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How long does it take for baby sea turtles to hatch?

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It takes about sixty days for baby sea turtles to hatch from their eggs.

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What is one danger baby sea turtles face in the ocean?

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Baby sea turtles can get tangled in fishing lines.

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What can sea turtles mistake for food?

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Pieces of trash can look like food to sea turtles.

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How can people help protect sea turtles?

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By cleaning up after themselves and not littering.

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What is the main idea of the passage about sea turtles?

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Sea turtles must overcome many problems to survive.

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Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

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Sea turtles lay their eggs on the beach where they were born.