On Sea Turtle Patrol

Sea turtles have been swimming in our oceans since the time of the dinosaurs.

• True

• False

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Why do turtles leave the water?

• To lay eggs

• To mate

• To hunt for food

• To escape fishermen

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How many eggs do sea turtles lay at a time?

• 2 eggs

• 5 to 7 eggs

• 100 to 200 eggs

How long do sea turtle eggs take to hatch?

• 2 weeks

• 2 months (45-55 days)

• 1 week

What season do turtles lay eggs?

• At any season

• During the coldest months of the year

• During the warmest months of the year

What are baby turtles called?

• Tadpole

• Hatchling

• Chicken

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What are baby turtles called?

• Tadpole

• Hatchling

• Chicken

Where do baby turtles go? (after hatch)

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How many stages are there in sea turtles life cycle

• 4 stages

• 3 stages

• 2 stages

Sea turtles' life cycles progress from being an egg, hatchling or baby turtle, into being a juvenile, then to being an adult. From the pictures below, which one is Juvenile?

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