Sea Turtle

Description

• They poke their beaks out of the water to breathe.
• Some grow as long as a tall adult.
• The largest are 8 feet.

Habitat

• Sea turtles can live in water and land.
• The currents helps them swim long distances quickly.
• During cold winters they live in burrows.

Food

• They eat grass, leaves, fish, snails and insects.
• They swim far to find food.

Life Cycle

• Female lay eggs on land.
• Some live up to 150 years old.
• They can lay 100 eggs at a time.

Fun Facts

• They can hold their breath for four hours.
• Some can't pull their entire body into their shell.