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= Sea Turtles: EEDUBAAAAAA CHIDOO JIMMY EMO<33 =   Sea turtles are one of the Earth's most ancient creatures. They vary from other turtles in the way that they can't hide in their shells by putting their legs or head inside the shell. The colors vary from yellow, green and black, depending on the species. They are found roaming all oceans throughout the world. Most people would be surprised at the size of a sea turtle. Although adult female and male body sizes are the same, unlike other animals. The largest sea turtle is said to weigh over [|2,000 pounds!]  But they can also live for up to 80 years, so they never stop growing.  The sea turtle is a reptile, meaning that they have a hard outer covering opposed to having fur. They are also cold-blooded animals. Their diet depends on seaweed, jellyfish, sponges, snails, algae, and mollusks. Sea turtles spend most of their lives in the water, where not much information can be gathered on their behavior. Most of what is known about sea turtle behavior is obtained by observing hatchlings and females that leave the water to lay eggs. When females come to the shore they dig out a nest in the ground with their [|back flippers] , lay eggs in it, cover it up and go back to the ocean. After hatching, the young may take as long as a week to dig themselves out of the nest. Turtles don't care for their newly hatched like humans or some other animals do. They swim throughout the ocean finding food and another turtle to mate with. They don't just sit there and watch over their eggs, although they do check on them, most never come back. Six species of sea turtles are endangered. The Leatherback sea turtles are the most commonly endangered. They are threatened by coastal development, direct take of turtles and [|eggs] , pollution and pathogens global warming and fisheries impacts. Fisheries impacts are thought to be one of the leading causes for sea turtle death and injury worldwide and can occur when turtles bite baited hooks, become entangled in fishing lines, are crushed by dredges, or otherwise held underwater by a variety of fishing methods. Something commonly found in turtles include tumors. They occur in many animals but are becoming more seen in the death of sea turtles.  Some things people can do to help save turtles are to stick up for what they believe in and help save them. Every person can make a difference. - Adopt a sea turtle at the <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">[|wildlife adoption center] <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> today! - Practice safe fishing habits to help save turtles. - If you see an injured sea turtle, help it by bringing it to the nearest wildlife shelter to be saved. - When coming across their eggs, let them be. - Don't pollute the air! - Join the wildlife center by going to the [|global wildlife center] <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <span style="line-height: 16px; font-family: arial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> [|-Sea Turtle Timeline!!]