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THE

LEATHERBACK TURTLE

Ancient Wanderer of the Deep

Dermochelys coriacea

CLASS Mammalia ▸GENUS Dermochelys
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300-700 kg
Max Weight
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1.4-1.8 m
Body Length
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45-50 years
Lifespan
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Carnivore
Diet Type

About the Leatherback Turtle

Dermochelys coriacea

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The Leatherback Sea Turtle is the largest turtle on Earth, capable of diving to 1,000 metres and crossing entire ocean basins.

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💡 Fun Facts

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Can dive to 1,280 metres — deeper than most submarines.

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Leatherbacks can consume their own bodyweight in jellyfish daily.

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Their shell is rubbery leather, not bone.

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They regulate body temperature like warm-blooded animals.

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Females return to their birth beach after 30 years at sea.

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SIZE & SCALE

How Big Is a Leatherback Turtle?

Side-by-side comparison with an adult human (175 cm)

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Human
175 cm
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Leatherback Turtle
65 cm
shoulder height
300-700 BODY WEIGHT
1.4-1.8 BODY LENGTH
45-50 LIFESPAN

Ancient Wanderer of the Deep. An extraordinary creature that reminds us what we stand to lose.

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Can dive to 1,280 metres — deeper than most submarines.

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