Giant Leatherback Goes Home

The videos show her going from her nest until she disappears into the Atlantic Ocean on Crescent Beach, Florida. The leatherback is the largest, deepest diving, and most migratory and wide ranging of all sea turtles. The adult leatherback can reach 4 to 8 feet in length and 500 to 2000 pounds in weight.

Conservationist Killed Protecting Leatherback Eggs

A sad story indeed. Jairo Mora Sandoval, a 26-year-old Costa Rican conservationist, was killed protecting the eggs of endangered leatherbacks by poachers who sell the eggs as aphrodisiacs. Read the entire story here to understand the importance of preservation of this endangered species.

Tuesday's Turtle Cuteness Compilation

Turtle, Tortoise and Terrapin - What's the Difference?

Visit the San Diego Zoo's website for a ton of great information about the difference of these amazingly interesting creatures!

Saving Sea Turtles

Thank you, North Carolina Sea Turtle Hospital and National Geographic!

Serious Relaxation Time