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Turtles of Tanzania

Five species of turtle are found in the coastal waters of Tanzania:

Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) Critically endangered
Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) Critically endangered
Green (Chelonia mydas) Endangered
Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Endangered
Olive ridley
(Lepidochelys olivacea)
Endangered

Only the green and the hawksbill turtles lay their nests on Tanzania's sandy beaches.

Photos by TCP


INTRODUCTION

TURTLES OF TANZANIA

THREATS TO TURTLES

TURTLE CONSERVATION
IN TANZANIA

SPECIES STATUS

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