Leatherback turtles are generally solitary creatures ... dining almost exclusively on gelatinous prey. This diet sets them apart from other sea turtle species, such as the herbivorous green ...

Leatherback turtles are generally solitary creatures ... Leatherbacks are jellyfish afficionados, dining almost exclusively on gelatinous prey. This diet sets them apart from other sea turtle species, ...

Leatherbacks are long-distance seasonal migrants to Irish waters, and migrate to temperate waters for feeding and then return to the tropics to find a mate and to nest. Although they are rarely seen ...

Likewise, Leatherback Turtles have captivated biologists for years due to their powerful jaws ... and they can also swim at high speeds thanks to their streamlined body shape. Leatherbacks have a ...

A significant discovery was made on June 20, 2023, on Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Wildlife officials found a leatherback sea turtle nest, marking the first time in over a ...

As ancient as the dinosaurs, the leatherback sea turtle is something of a dinosaur itself — and the heaviest reptile on the planet. This champion swimmer, whose diving capabilities are unmatched by ...

MUROTO, Kochi Prefecture--An endangered leatherback sea turtle found dead in a fishing net in local waters here in June had swallowed two plastic bags, an autopsy of its stomach contents showed.

Fingal County Council has said what is believed to be a leatherback turtle was found after being washed up on Portmarnock Beach in Dublin yesterday. In a statement, the Marine Institute confirmed ...