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leatherback

British  
/ ˈlɛðəˌbæk /

noun

  1. Also called (in Britain): leathery turtle.  a large turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, of warm and tropical seas, having a ridged leathery carapace: family Dermochelidae

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The proposed sanctuary will protect over 200 shipwrecks, along with a diverse ecosystem featuring wildlife such as sea otters, humpback whales, leatherback sea turtles and lush kelp forests.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2024

Between 2017 through 2022 the team successfully tracked 52 leatherback sea turtles, using advanced satellite tags capable of recording location, depth, and temperature data.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2024

As Pacific islanders face an existential threat from rising sea levels, Anita Posola has an additional worry: how to prevent leatherback turtle eggs getting washed away from the beaches of the Solomon Islands.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2023

There are seven species of sea turtles: loggerhead, green, leatherback, hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, olive ridley and flatback.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2023

A large leatherback turtle swept away in front of him, its distinct markings jogging a memory somewhere.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

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