Sea turtles are reptiles that live in the ocean. There are seven different species of sea turtles, but this article is dedicated to the fantastic loggerheads – who have a few features that set them apart from other types of turtles. Loggerhead Sea turtles are extremely important to the ocean’s ecosystem as they prey on jellyfish and other nasty pests. And did you know that Sea turtles are the only reptiles that can breathe through their cloaca?

Here are the most interesing facts about loggerhead sea turtle!

Where does the loggerhead sea turtle live?

Loggerheads live in temperate and tropical ocean waters. They are found worldwide, with a concentration on Australia, Japan, Florida, Mexico, and Brazil. They do not migrate but rather stay in their nesting area to forage throughout the year. The exception is adult males who will leave this region after a mating season which typically occurs from March through June. Males return during September or October to participate again in next years’ process.

What do they eat?

The loggerhead sea turtle’s diet consists primarily of sea urchins, sea snails, crabs, and lobsters – which all happen to be common prey found near or around coral reefs where these creatures love to hang out! They also eat jellyfish because it’s high in protein, so this would be like eating a meaty burger without the bun, if you will. These poor guys are really missing out on some of the tastiest seafood options!

The lifespan of a loggerhead sea turtle.

They can live up to 50 – 70 years if they don’t end up getting caught as bycatch in shrimp nets or hooks on fishing lines – unfortunately, this happens frequently when fishers aren’t aware of sea turtle locations or ignore wildlife regulations altogether.

As loggerheads get older…

As loggerheads get older, they spend less time at the ocean’s surface where there’s sunlight for photosynthesis and need longer rest periods near the shore between feeding trips. As a result, they can cover 20 miles or more a day by swimming.