SAY HI TO MEET SHELLBY
Shellby is a 1.28 meter (last measurement) female leatherback turtle that can get even bigger! She sails south of the beaches of Costa Rica, depending on the season.It is an ideal spawning ground for leatherback turtles and is also home to many great white sharks (which will not attack giant turtles like Shellby ) and is an abundant feeding ground. Shellby can cover very large distances in a relatively short time and is one of the most endangered sea turtle species.By following it, we can better understand its migratory decisions and the impact of global warming on its habitat.
Type: leatherback turtle
Genus : Male
Length : 128 centimeters
Name : Meet Shellby
