Q 8. Option:-Approximately 120 million years Approximately 140 million years Approximately 150 million years Approximately 180 million years. Relatives of modern leatherback turtles have existed in relatively the same form since the first true sea turtles evolved over 110 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. They’re air-breathing reptiles who inhabit tropical and subtropical ocean waters throughout the world. As the only living member of the family Dermochelyidea, they are the largest living turtle species and have the greatest migratory distribution of any reptile on the planet. It weighs between 272 - 680 kg and is approximately 139-160cm long, according to the World Wildlife Federation (WWF). THEY can get upto 12 inches long. While all other sea turtles have hard, bony shells, the inky-blue carapace of the leatherback is somewhat flexible and almost rubbery to the touch. However, oil spills from leaking ships can harm their fur which is very dangerous for Sea Otters. Where would you find leatherback sea turtle nests? Jellyfish are a Leatherbacks meal of choice, but they also eat sea urchins, squid, fish and floating sea weed. Female turtles will return ashore to the exact same nesting spot from where they hatched, whereas male turtles spend their entire lives at sea. Choices: Uruguay Brazil Chile Argentina. Turtles have been swimming the seven seas for a very long time. But sadly, their future is uncertain. The dermochelyids are relatives of the family Cheloniidae , which contains the other six extant sea turtle species. Some grow as large as 16 inches. How long have leatherback sea turtles roamed our planet? The largest species of sea turtle is the leatherback. Where would you find leatherback sea turtle nests? The little ones have made it into the ocean! They have navigated throughout the world's oceans for 100 to 150 million years, since dinosaurs inhabited earth. The giant leatherback turtle can weigh up to 1,000 pounds. Through our sea turtle programs, we aim to fulfill a global need in sea turtle conservation that was previously unmet. WWF treats priority species as one of the most ecologically, economically and/or culturally important species on our planet. It is unknown how long a leatherback can live for, but estimates suggest between 40-45 years. approximately 10 to 12 inches long. Leatherback turtles are a priority species. Option:-Uruguay Brazil Chile Argentina. Facts about the leatherback sea turtle The scientific name of the leatherback sea turtle is, ‘Dermochelys Coriacea’ This sea turtle can weigh up to 15,000 lbs and grow up to 63 inches in length. A sea turtle is not confined to one part of the world. How long have sea turtles been around? Option: Approximately 120 million years Approximately 140 million years Approximately 150 million years Approximately 180 million years Q 10.

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