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Leatherback Turtle Photos

Leatherback Turtle Species Information

leatherback turtle with head above water
Leatherback turtle
(Dermochelys coriacea)
Photo: Scott R. Benson, NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center


leatherback hatchling in water; S.R. Livingstone, University of Glasgow
Leatherback turtle hatchling
(Dermochelys coriacea)
Photo: S.R. Livingstone, University of Glasgow


leatherback turtle with head above water
Leatherback turtle
(Dermochelys coriacea)
Photo: Scott R. Benson, NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center


leatherback esophagus papillae; Karumbé
Leatherback turtle esophagus
(Dermochelys coriacea)
Photo: Karumbé


leatherback turtle, closeup of face
Leatherback turtle
(Dermochelys coriacea)
Photo: Scott R. Benson, NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center

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