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leatherback turtle
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The Leatherback Turtle
Status: Critically Endangered
“. ... They survived over 100 million years, through climatic change and asteroid impacts, but they could become extinct in 10 to 20 years unless sufficient international cooperation is mounted to reverse this dramatic decline” (Larry Crowder, Duke University, North Carolina)
The leatherback turtle has become the world’s most endangered sea turtle. Leatherback numbers have declined by 90% in the last 22 years (The Guardian, 18th February 2003). ... In the case of the Leatherback it is said that for every 100 fertile eggs in optimum conditions 60% will develop into baby turtles but of these only between one and three will reach adulthood and reproduce. ... The main threats to the leatherback are:
· The poaching of eggs from nests – eggs are sold on the black market, they are widely believed to be an aphrodisiac. ...
· Development of coastal areas - Pollution resulting from the residual waters of ever growing coastal communities, erosion of beaches and the use of electric lighting in areas where turtles nest are all factors leading to the decline of the leatherback.
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Title: leatherback turtle
Words: 729
Rating: None
Pages: 2.9
submitted by: filthyflea
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