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Green Sea Turtle in its natural habitat
OceanEndangered

Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Named for the greenish fat beneath its shell, this ancient mariner grazes on seagrass meadows and migrates thousands of miles to return to the very beach where it hatched.

Habitat
Ocean
Conservation status
Endangered

Field notes

  • Every animal here plays a role in keeping its ecosystem in balance.
  • Conservation status is assessed against the global IUCN Red List categories.
  • Habitat loss is the single biggest threat facing wildlife worldwide.
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