Facts included on the
Poster Tag:
Atlantic Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
How big is the Atlantic green turtle? About
three and a quarter to four feet long.
Where does the Atlantic green turtle live?
In the coastal waters and open seas of the tropical Atlanta, Pacific, and Indian
Oceans.
Where are the Atlantic green turtle's
favorite snacks? Seaweed and sea grasses
How long does the Atlantic green turtle
live? The Atlantic turtle's life expectancy is still a mystery to scientists,
but it is estimated to be around 50 years.
How many eggs does the Atlantic green
turtle lay? Females dig pits in which they can lay more than 100 eggs at a time.
What happens to the young turtles after
they hatch? Once the baby turtles hatch, they find their way to the sea where
they will spend most of their lives.
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