Learn all about one of the least known sea turtl – the flatback turtles <\/p>
Discover the flatback turtles, a little-known sea turtle native to the coastal waters of Australia.<\/strong><\/p> Paler than other sea turtles<\/a>, the flatback turtle is a light olive-green that has a remarkably round shell (which is unusually thin and brittle) with distinctly upturned edges, and a rounded, stubby head. Unlike other sea turtles, females are larger and have longer tail than males.<\/p> Flatback turtles are about 1m length and weigh 70-90kg<\/p> \u00a0<\/strong>Flatback turtles live in shallow waters on continental shelf, mainly northern coast of Australia as far as New Guinea and southern Indonesia.<\/p> Data is a little on the thin on the ground, but it is thought their lifespan is possibly up to 50 years.<\/p> \u00a0<\/strong>Adults spend much time in turbid water feeding along muddy seafloor. Mainly carnivorous, flatback turtles enjoy eating shallow water invertebrates like sea cucumbers, molluscs, shrimp and other marine invertebrates.<\/p> Female probably starts to breed at about 20 years old and nests up to four times per season, usually laying\u00a0<\/strong>50 eggs. Eggs hatch after about 55 days. Eggs and hatchlings larger than other turtles at 5.5cm and 6cm respectively, staying close to shore in early life unlike other sea turtle species. <\/p> Discover other fascinating turtle species and facts<\/strong><\/p>What do flatback turtles look like?<\/h2>
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