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Facts About Leatherback Turtles
1. The leatherback turtle is the largest turtle species in the world.
2. Leatherback turtles are 4.5 to 5.5 feet (1.4 to 1.7 m) long and weigh up to 2,200 pounds (998 kg).
3. Leatherback turtles are the only turtle species in the world that does not have a hard shell and scales.
4. Leatherback turtles are named for their tough skin that resembles rubbery leather.
5. Leatherback turtles have not changed in millions of years and have existed in their current form since the time of the dinosaurs.
6. Leatherback turtles swim over 10,000 miles a year to reach their nesting grounds.
7. Leatherback turtles are expert divers, capable of diving down nearly 4,000 feet (1,219 m) deep.
8. Leatherback turtles can stay underwater for up to 85 minutes.
9. Leatherback turtles have sharp jaws that help tear through their gelatinous prey, such as jellyfish
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