Turtles are magnificent animals. This one, seen by vacationers on the beach, is the world’s biggest sea turtle.

This leatherback turtle emerged from the water and rested on the beach before returning to the sea.

These turtles are the biggest of the species, and it is unusual to see them resting on the beach. Its tear-shaped body and a pair of huge fins distinguish them.

They can readily travel the seas and adjust to currents as a result of this. The front fins of leatherback sea turtles may grow to be 8.9 feet higher than those of other sea turtles, yet this is not their sole distinguishing feature.

The most noticeable difference is that they lack bones and a carapace, yet their skin is quite thick and resembles leather, thus their name.

 

Leatherback turtles are typically dark gray or black with a few white patches. It’s stunning! Check out this footage of a leatherback turtle seen on the beach.

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