Loggerhead sea turtle

The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is a species of sea turtle found across the world and belonging in the family, Cheloniidae. It is the largest hard-shelled turtle, being slightly larger at average than the green sea turtle and Galápagos tortoise, and is the second largest turtle species behind the leatherback sea turtle. It can easily be distinguised from other sea turtles. The head and carapace are yellowish-orange or reddish brown, with the plastron being pale yellow. The neck and sides on the top are brown and the sides on the bottom are yellow. Sexual dimorphism is only noticable for adults, as adult males have longer tails and claws than females, and has shorter plastrons. It spends most of it's life in saltwater and estuaries, with females coming offshore to lay eggs. It is omnivorous, mainly feeding on bottom-dwelling invertebrates, with it's large powerful jaws being an effective tool for dismantling its prey. Young turtles are vulnerable by numerous land predators, such as ghost crabs and seagulls, while adults are much more rarely attacked, but sharks, killer whales, and seals may prey on them. It is a vulnerable species, with its biggest threats being the loss of nesting habitats and human disturbances.