green sea turtle

Chelonia mydas

size: 78 to 112 cm (31-44 in.)

habitat: tropical and subtropical areas near continental coasts and around islands

diet: seagrasses and algae

status: endangered

key facts: Some populations of green sea turtles migrate over 2,000 km (1,242 mi.) across the ocean from nesting grounds to feeding grounds.

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