Imagine a world where sea turtles are extinct; did you know that was preventable? The hawksbill sea turtle population is drastically low and if action is not taken they will soon become extinct. Several factors come into play in the extinction of this species; the most evident one is their breeding behavior. Due to the natural breeding behavior of the hawksbill sea turtle and their inability to sustain a viable population, they are going extinct; however, if they were introduced into breeding programs
Hawksbill Sea Turtle The hawksbill is quite a peculiar name, but makes complete sense after it’s explained. The mouth of these turtles is narrow and pointed resembling a beak, hence the name hawksbill (Hawksbill Turtle). The hawksbill sea turtle is a stunning, tropical turtle with many interesting habits and characteristics. This particular sea turtle has many unique physical characteristics that set it apart from other sea turtles. These turtles are rather small when compared to others. The average
Sea turtle is one of long distance migratory species in the marine environment. There are four out of seven species of sea turtles recorded to nest in Terengganu, Malaysia which includes Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), and Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea). Stranding is defined as any sea turtle, dead or alive with abnormalities (injured, weak, diseases) washes ashore or near the shore (Vélez-Rubio et al., 2013). With the increasing
different species of Sea Turtles grace our ocean waters . From the beds of the Indian ocean to the colorful reefs of the Coral Triangle , even the sandy beaches of the Eastern Pacific. Human activities have tipped almost all the skills of the survival of these ancient turtles . Even though you think these turtles are not endangered , they are one of the most endangered species in the world . People have slaughtered these creatures for their eggs, meat, skin and shells, sea turtles suffer from poaching
the most hazardous and unprotected barrier islands in the United States. Topsail’s willingness to betray the environmental protection organizations it’s worked tirelessly to support makes me question whether the promotion of the Topsail Turtle Project and the Turtle Hospital was a noble cause to save endangered animals or a farce to attract the media and tourism.
Sea turtles are ancient creatures. They have been around for more than 110 million years ago. Turtles can live up to 100 years old fi they are able to protect themselves from harm. The Latin name for a sea turtle in general is Chelonioidea. Sea turtles are classified in following: Animalia Kingdom, Chordata phylum, Repitila class, Testudines order and Crypotdia suborder. They are also classified in the Chelonlidae or Dermochelyidae family. The genus and species of sea turtles depends on the species
keep here. Now I am here at the place where they keep this magnificent animals. The instructor here says there are about 14 endangered animals here. The first thing I see is an American Crocodile and boy is her sassy. Next I see a beautiful Green Turtle and he is so majestic. After that I see an
Why Should You Help Sea Turtles? Think about it. You go snorkeling and down below you is a sea turtle stuck in fishing gear. It is squirming to get out, but is not able to. This is happening all over the world as you are reading this. The WWF or in other words World Wide Fund is day by day trying to figure out more solutions to the many threats that sea turtles get daily. As each day passes, these turtles are dying out and are very endangered. You can hardly find them at the beach or in the ocean
100 years old. The creature was the largest and oldest Leatherback turtle ever recorded (Turtles). The Leatherback turtle is a carnivorous reptile that spends most of its life in the water. Their lifespan is guessed to be 30-45 but there have been recordings of turtle way over that age so most biologists say that the lifespan is unknown. This amazing creature is able to dive up to 4,200 feet which is deeper than any other turtle and they can stay under water for up to 85 minutes. The Leatherbacks
Turtles Hatching The poem Mark O’Connor wrote “Turtles Hatching” at a time in his life when was closely studying nature. In this poem Mark O’Connor closely observes turtles hatching and contemplates the ritual that turtles share with the beach. This poem also has close connotations to life cycle and family. Mark O’Connor begins the poem with one single line which emphasis the information that he is giving the reader. The continuation of this line from the rest of the poem to the next without a pause
Do people like having a turtle as a pet? I do. Turtles are not that hard to take care of if people have the right equipment. Many factors come in as the turtles environment changes from their natural environment to being in a human home environment. Turtles are ancient animals that have evolved. “From man’s viewpoint turtles are slow, harmless creatures, and in this characterization they have an important role in mythology and folklore” (Carl H. Ernest and Roger W. Barbour, 1). Many people
pet in the house can do wonders on the nerves and eliminate certain aggravation. I have found that having multiple pets around can be difficult, but with the hard work comes satisfaction and happiness. Personally, I own two turtles, one dog and one fish; my two turtles are in one tank, so they have company! In my fish tank, there is a predatory fish, which would endanger any other fish if I put more in the tank. Separating animals that could do harm to each other is a good method for ensuring
of these symbols can be found in his book, The Grapes of Wrath. The Joad’s, a family from Oklahoma, are in search of a better life. They leave their home in journey to California because of the dust bowl. The symbols in the book are the dust, the turtle, names of people, and the grapes. These symbols give the reader an additional perspective of the book. Dust represents life and death. Dust makes a mess of things and leaves possessions under a mucky film. The farming in Oklahoma becomes difficult
Sea Turtles and Evolution Human activity is endangering a vast array of lifeforms that have inhabited the Earth for millions of years. Recently I visited the Field Museum in Chicago Illinois to tour an exhibit titled The Evolving Planet. The story that the exhibit told was that of life on planet Earth, and how throughout time Earth has reinvented itself using whatever surviving species that remained after its latest mass extinction period had ended. It depicted in a graphic format how time and catastrophes
The Blanding’s turtle is identified by its unique appearance. Its top shell is a round, dome shape unlike other turtle species. The top shell is black with characteristic yellow or tan spots, and the under shell is a light yellow with characteristic brown spots. The neck and throat are a bright yellow, making it easy to identify from other turtles species. Adult males can reach lengths of 11 inches, and females can reach lengths of 8.5 inches. They are relatively medium-sized, and often nicknamed
The Chelonia mydas, also known as the Hawaiian green sea turtle, or as Honu here in Hawaii, have roamed the oceans for millions of years. Forty years ago this beautiful species was almost completely removed from this earth, but was saved by the U.S. endangered species act of 1973. These magnificent creatures can now be found in abundance in the coastal strand and open ocean biomes of the North shore in Oahu, Hawaii. The green sea turtles occupy different habitats such as; beaches for nesting, open
“Small Gods” The World rides through space on the back of a turtle. This is one of the great ancient world myths, found wherever men and turtles were gathered together; the four elephants were an Indo–European sophistication. The idea has been lying in the lumber rooms of legend for centuries. All I had to do was grab it and run away before the alarms went off. Discworld is based on a slew of old myths, which reach their most 'refined' form in Hindu mythology, which in turn of course derived from
that reveal how Hemingway views on humankind values and morality. The Old man saw different aspects of humanity n every sea creature. Three sea creatures that Ernest Hemingway described were the jellyfish, sea turtle, and the mako shark. The jellyfish is like a disguised beauty, a sea turtle is very stron, and the mako shark is like a thief. The Old man describes the jellyfish by saying that they were beautiful, but if stung by the jellyfish, it hurts like a whiplash. The Old man also says, “The
submarine in 1652, to fight the mighty Spanish ship called the Rotterdam Boat. It carried about twelve oarsmen and even had an air circulator. It never saw any action. In the American Revolutionary War, a manned underwater craft named the American Turtle (or the "water-machine") was used against the British Navy. David Brushnell designed this ingenious machine in 1771. The submarine was a one manned, egg-shaped vessel which was propelled by hand-operated screw-like devices. It was bottom-heavy in
Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, a story about a little girl and her adventures in a dream-like place called wonderland, has been a beloved children’s story for over one hundred years. Though viewed by many as a simple children’s tale, if it is taken into a little more depth one will find that is a brilliant satire on the English system of government. Indeed, Alice in Wonderland is a brilliant novel written by a brilliant author. The main character of this novel is