BEAUTIFUL TURTLE ENJOYING THE SUNSET

beautiful turtle enjoying the sunset

Turtles are sea Animals that we can find all over the world's oceans. Turtles have existed since ancient times until now, but if we don't take care of them, they may become extinct in the next few decades, so while they are still there, let's take care of them.

How to breed :

Turtles breed by laying eggs, usually turtles if they want to lay eggs they will rise to the surface of the sea or to the beach and drop their eggs in the soil they dig. Turtle eggs will usually be hunted if seen by some humans who want them they will sell at fantastic prices because turtle eggs are very rarely found even though wanting to find it will be complicated,Turtle laying period is usually 2-8 years.

beautiful turtle enjoying the sunset

Turtle characteristics :
• Has a greenish yellow or dark brown color.
• The shell is ovate when viewed from above and the head is relatively small and blunt.
•Length size is between 80 to 150 cm and can weigh up to 132 kg.

beautiful turtle enjoying the sunset

Turtle names in several languages :
English : Turtle
Arab : سلحفاة
Spain : Tortuga
Germany : Schildkröte
Indonesia : Penyu
Chines : 龜
France : Tortue
Afrikans : Skilpad

Daar is 7 soorte skilpaaie in die wêreld, waarvan 6 in Indonesië voorkom, naamlik;

•leerskilpad (Dermochelys coriacea)
The leatherback turtle is a kind of giant turtle and the only surviving member of the Dermochelyidae tribe. This turtle is the largest turtle in the world and is the fourth largest reptile in the world after three types of crocodiles.

•karperskilpad (Caretta caretta)
The loggerhead turtle is a type of turtle whose distribution is very wide covering the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Mediterranean Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.

•groen skilpad (Chelonia mydas)
The hawksbill turtle is an endangered species of sea turtle that belongs to the Cheloniidae family. This turtle is the only species in its genus. This species has a worldwide distribution, with two subspecies occurring in the Atlantic and Pacific

•Die hawksbill skilpad (Eretmochelys imbricate)
The olive ridley turtle is a species of sea turtle that lives in shallow tropical and subtropical waters. Olive ridley turtles are found nesting in the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and beaches on major islands.

•platrugskilpaaie (Natator depressa).
The flatback turtle is a sea turtle species endemic to the Australian continental shelf. Flatback turtles belong to the super family Cheloniidae and are the only species found in the genus Natator. The adult flatback turtle has a low, domed carapace, with upturned edges, which is about 90-95 cm long.

beautiful turtle enjoying the sunset

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