Loggerhead
Scientific Name: Caretta caretta
Photo Credits: Chris Hagan
The loggerhead is found in the ocean. Loggerheads are omnivorous and feed primarily on marine invertebrates. Loggerheads range between 31-45 inches in shell length and 170-350 pounds in weight. This species is listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is protected by law.
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