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Loggerhead sea turtle
Scientific name: Caretta caretta
IUCN Status: Vulnerable
Family: CHELONIIDAE
Group: Reptiles
Shyness: Very shy
Safe distance: 5 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.06-31.08
Gestation: 55–75 jours
Births: 01.08-30.11
Habitat:
Temperate coastal waters and nesting beaches
Description:
The loggerhead sea turtle is a large marine turtle in the family Cheloniidae, reaching up to 95 cm in shell length and weighing up to 135 kg. It inhabits temperate and subtropical coastal waters, feeding mainly on crustaceans, molluscs, and jellyfish. During the nesting season, females return to beaches to lay eggs in nests dug in the sand.
Recommended lens:
>=200 mm
Photography tips:
Observe beaches at night to watch females nesting; maintain respectful distance and use a tripod with a slow shutter speed to capture the nocturnal atmosphere without direct lighting.
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