Leatherback sea turtles face one of their lives biggest challenges as soon as they re hatched. Crawling out of their eggs on the sandy shore, they hurry to the sea in a race to escape those who see them as a tasty meal. If they survive and thrive, they can grow longer than an adult male is tall and weigh as much as a small car! Learn more about these amazing animals, including where they live, what they eat, the many challenges they face in their lives, and what you can do to help.
Australian Curriculum: Australian Curriculum Correlation: - Living things; habitats and human activity