Both have flippers that resemble paddles, which make them powerful and graceful swimmers. Unlike most sea turtles, adult green turtles are herbivorous, feeding on sea grasses and algae.
adult green turtles have a single pair of prefrontal scales on their heads (in front of their eyes), a key identifier. Their paddle-like flippers allow them to glide gracefully through their ...
Charlotte is one of many endangered turtles suffering from bubble butt syndrome, a serious injury which has partially paralyzed his back flippers and ... for an adult male green turtle to have ...
A rescued green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas ... a serious injury which has partially paralyzed his back flippers and causes him to swim with his backside up instead of flat. Thanks to a team ...
The green sea turtle is among the most elegant marine creatures cruising through our oceans. Known for their gentle demeanor and striking appearance, these marine turtles are vital to ocean ecosystems ...
A green sea turtle that was rescued Aug. 21 with a fish hook in its mouth and fishing line threatening one of its front flippers is released into the waters of Tavares Bay on Friday afternoon by ...