Leatherback Turtles

What type of animal is a leatherback turtle?

• Mammal

• Reptile

• Insect

What colour is the leatherback turtles shell?

• Black, often speckled with white or yellow spots

• White, often speckled with black and yellow spots

• Brown, often speckled with white and black spots

Why are leatherbacks endangered?

• They are often caught by accident in fishing nets.

• Their eggs are illegally collected by people for food.

• Both answers are correct.

Why do sea turtles eat plastic? They think it is _________

• Octopus

• Penguin

• Jellyfish

• Squid

How many eggs does the female turtle lay?

• about 100

• about 150

• about 200