Cheloniidae is a family of typically large marine turtles that are characterised by their common traits such as, having a flat streamlined wide and rounded shell and almost paddle-like flippers for their forelimbs.
What are 5 interesting facts about sea turtles?
9 Super Cool Facts About Sea Turtles
- They think jellyfish are delicious. ...
- They're the oceans' lawnmowers. ...
- They cannot retract into their shell like other turtles. ...
- Temperature dictates the sex of baby turtles. ...
- They've been around for a very, very long time. ...
- They can hold their breath for five hours underwater.
Are sea turtles friendly to humans?
Turtles have many endearing attributes: They are quiet, cute and unassuming. ... But, while people might feel affection toward the slow-moving creatures when they timidly poke their heads out from their shells, turtles don't share the same friendly feelings about humans.
