A visit to an aquarium or even a nature center can begin a wonderful immersion in the world of nature.
This Green Sea Turtle rescued off the Long Island swims easily in the protected water at the Baltimore Aquarium; even without its flipper, amputated due to the infection it sustained after it was cold-stunned. Here is a science activity for 6th to 12th graders to teach about this phenomena that is not unlike hypothermia in humans.
Even though, the sea turtle is threatened, there is some hope, according to the Nature Conservancy.
Read More About It
One Tiny Turtle: Read and Wonder by Nicola Davies (author) and Jane Chapman (illustrator); June 2005; K-Gr2
Diego and the Baby Sea Turtles by Lisa Rao; May, 2008; ages 3-7
Do You Know?
May 23, 2000 was designated the first National Turtle Day by American Tortoise Rescue.
Diego and the Baby Sea Turtles by Lisa Rao; May, 2008; ages 3-7
Do You Know?
May 23, 2000 was designated the first National Turtle Day by American Tortoise Rescue.
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The tortoise is native to many countries in Europe and the surrounding areas, including Spain, France, Greece, Russia, and Morocco. A typical tortoise is about 8” (20 cm), though they can occasionally reach 12” (30cm). In color, the greek tortoise is brown to dark tan. They are generally dull in color, but is still quite attractive and changing.
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