The unbelievable truth about the Vietnamese green sea turtle
Known as a treasure of the sea, the hawksbill turtle possesses an impressive lifespan, a miraculous migration journey and many strange characteristics that surprise scientists.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•18/09/2025
Special body fat. Pineapple liver spots are also known as “green turtles”, which originate from the green layer of fat under the skin. Photo: Pinterest. They are herbivores as adults. Hatchlings eat jellyfish and small animals, but as they grow older they switch to eating seagrass and algae, becoming a rare vegetarian among sea turtles. Photo: Pinterest.
Dive deep and hold their breath for a long time. They can dive to depths of more than 200 meters and hold their breath for about 5 hours at rest, thanks to their ability to exchange gases effectively. Photo: Pinterest. Returning to the exact beach where she was born. Despite migrating thousands of kilometers, female turtles still return to the same beach where they hatched to lay their eggs. Photo: Pinterest.
Gender depends on sand temperature. Incubation temperature determines gender: hot sand produces more female turtles, while cool sand produces more male turtles. Photo: Pinterest. Smooth shell, not rough. Unlike many other sea turtles, the hawksbill turtle's shell has a smooth, rounded surface, without raised, overlapping scales. Photo: Pinterest. Can live for more than 70 years. The hawksbill turtle has an impressive lifespan, with many individuals living for 60 to more than 70 years in the wild. Photo: Pinterest.
Iconic turtles around the world. Not only are they strictly protected, but they also appear in many cultures as symbols of longevity and ocean vitality. Photo: Pinterest.
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