Sunday, February 24, 2013

reptiles

Common name: Hawksbill Turtle
scientific name: Eretmochelys imbricata
Habitat: tropical shallow waters, near coastlines, coral reefs
adaptations: have a slow metabolic level so they can stay under water longer
status: endangered
current issues: their shells are internationally traded, as well as their meat and eggs
I picked this reptile because it is my favorite marine reptile and saw them when snorkeling in Hawaii

picture: http://www.animalspot.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Hawksbill-Sea-Turtle-Pictures.jpg

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