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SEE
THE PROTECTED
CARETTA CARETTA TURTLES
The
Caretta Caretta turtle is listed as threatened on
the Federal Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species
List. These turtles with their large heads and
reddish brown shells come to İztuzu Beach to nest
from May to September. Thay have yellowish to
white undersides and can measure up to 3-4 feet in lenght. The turtle reaches maturity around 15
years of age, they can weigh between 150 and 300
pounds.
The
mating takes place a few weeks before the female
lays her eggs. The Caretta Caretta Turtle usually
returns to the beach where they themselves hatched.
The adult female may lay several clutches each
season, usually she will lay eggs every two-three
years.
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