Monday, December 6, 2010

Leatherback turtles: going where few air-breathers dare : Deep Sea News

Okay, this has to be one of the most amazing photos I have seen in a super long time. This big girl weighs more than the 5 grown men behind her. She laid 12 nests in one season before beginning her migration through the Pacific.

She is a leatherback turtle, which is a variety that has a leathery tough skin where other turtles would have a hard shell.

Unfortunately, these leatherbacks are threatened and some people are stepping up to protect them.

She is amazing!

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