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Loggerhead Turtle

Caretta caretta
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameCaretta caretta
SizeUp to 1.10 m (3.5 ft)
WeightUp to 170 kgs (325 lbs)
FamilyCheloniidae

Distribution

Loggerhead Turtle Australian Distribution

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