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Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) This is an exceptionally large "specimen" of a Loggerhead, at almost 3 metres long and weighing over 400 kilograms. It is temporarily kept at the turtle rehabilitation center at Praia de Forte, Brazil. Brazil,Caretta caretta,Geotagged,Loggerhead sea turtle,Praia de Forte,Sea Turtle,Turtle Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)

This is an exceptionally large "specimen" of a Loggerhead, at almost 3 metres long and weighing over 400 kilograms. It is temporarily kept at the turtle rehabilitation center at Praia de Forte, Brazil.

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The Loggerhead sea turtle

The loggerhead sea turtle, or loggerhead, is an oceanic turtle distributed throughout the world. It is a marine reptile, belonging to the family Cheloniidae. The average loggerhead measures around 90 centimeters long when fully grown, although larger specimens of up to 270 centimeters have been discovered.

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Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jan 16, 2012. Captured Sep 10, 2011 18:39 in R. do Linguado, 127-219 - Praia Do Forte, Mata de São João - Bahia, 48280-000, Brazil.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/16.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO1600
  • 105mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.