What to do if you find a stranded turtle?
Stay clear and out of sight of the turtle until she begins laying eggs, otherwise you may scare her back into the sea. For your safety, stay away from the turtle’s head. Sea turtles, especially loggerheads, have very strong jaws and can harm you if provoked.
Do Archelon turtles still exist?
The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) was once thought to be its closest living relative, but now, Protostegidae is thought to be a completely separate lineage from any living sea turtle….Archelon.
| Archelon Temporal range: Campanian, | |
|---|---|
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Testudines |
| Suborder: | Cryptodira |
| Family: | †Protostegidae |
Why did the Archelon go extinct?
Archelon is believed to have survived the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs because of their slow metabolisms and aquatic lifestyles. Having a slow metabolism allows them to survive on less food therefore requiring less energy to hunt for it.
What to do if you find a turtle in Florida?
If you come across a sea turtle that is stranded or dead; a hatchling that is wandering in a road, parking lot; or directions other than the water; or if you see someone disturbing a nest or turtle, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement at 1-888-404-FWCC or *FWC …
Should I report a dead sea turtle?
If you see a sick, injured, stranded, or dead marine mammal or sea turtle, immediately contact your local stranding network (phone numbers provided below). You can also use our Dolphin and Whale 911 app to report a stranded marine mammal.
When did archelon turtle go extinct?
around 66 million years ago
When did the Archelon turtle become extinct? There are no studies that would tell us the timeline when we could term the Archelon extinct. However, it may be assumed that if these animals managed to live throughout the Cretaceous period, they might have become extinct around 66 million years ago.
What was the habitat of the archelon?
Archelon was a huge marine turtle (Testudines) that was the size of a car. It lived in North America 74 million years ago (from the Upper Cretaceous) in the epeiric inland sea called the Western Interior Seaway. Fossils have been found in the U.S. states of Kansas and South Dakota.
Can I keep a turtle I found outside?
Many reptile experts and enthusiasts will tell you not to keep a wild turtle as a pet, and they are right. It’s the same reason you may be told not to keep a frog you found in your pond, or a bunny you found in your backyard. Animals that live in the wild are not used to living boxed-up in a tank, cage, or hutch.
Is it cruel to keep a turtle as a pet?
Turtles carry salmonella Salmonella isn’t just a food-borne illness; turtles and other reptiles carry salmonella bacteria, which can be easily transmitted to people. A small turtle may seem harmless, giving parents a false sense that they’re a safe pet for children.
Are sea turtles protected?
Protection in the US Sea turtles are given legal protection in the United States and its waters under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which lists the hawksbill, leatherback, Kemp’s ridley and green turtle as endangered; the loggerhead is listed as threatened.