Monday, May 5, 2008

Largest Chelonian

leatherback baby
Largest Chelonian


The leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) averages 6-7 ft (1.8-2.1 m) from the tip of the beak to the end of the tail (with a carapace of 5-5 ft 6 in or 1.52-1.67 m) across the front flippers and weigh up to 1,000 lb (450 kg).


From the Guinness World Records



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