The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), sometimes called the leathery turtle, is the largest of all living turtles and is the fourth-heaviest modern reptile behind three crocodilians. It is the only living species in the genus Dermochelys.
It can easily be differentiated from other modern sea turtles by its
lack of a bony shell. Instead, its carapace is covered by skin and oily
flesh.
Threats to leatherback sea turtles
Entanglement in fishing gear
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Over-harvesting of eggs
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