They are the size and shape of ping-pong balls with a soft shell. Usually eggs are spherical in shape, although occasionally, they are mis-shaped (elongated or adjoined with calcium strands). Some sea turtles lay small infertile eggs, which only contain albumin (egg white). The Leatherback turtle lays some of these small eggs in every clutch, whereas the other species of sea turtle lay these eggs infrequently.

Turtle nests are “flask” shaped; narrow and elongated at the top and wider and more rounded at the bottom. The depth of a nest depends upon the species, with larger turtles like the Leatherback constructing nests between 80cm-over 1m deep. Smaller species such as the Olive Ridley construct shallower nests to a depth of approximately 30cm. A turtle will dig down into the sand until she can reach no deeper. See similar questions...

Aside from being able to declare peace, the Turtle's wife says she hates the "death noise" and wants it changed or changeable. Otherwise it's a near-perfect game. ALL HAIL DUSTIN See similar questions...

Vine weevil eggs are white when laid, approximately 0.8 mm in diameter and round. They rapidly turn brown as they mature. The eggs are often confused with slow release fertilizer pellets, such as ozmacote, when are found in common compost mixes. The ozmacote pellets are 2 mm in diameter, release liquid fertilizer when squashed and range in colour from yellow to dark brown. See similar questions...

Don't put your hands on or near the turtle. Any distractions may frighten and disorient her, causing her to return to the ocean before completely covering and camouflaging her nest. See similar questions...

Natural Predation–Many predators such as crabs, ants, raccoons, and birds target turtle eggs and hatchlings. If they are lucky enough to reach adulthood, sea turtles are relatively immune to predation, except for the occasional shark attack. Human Predation–Though most countries have laws against harvesting sea turtle eggs for food, the laws are not well enforced. Adult turtles are also harvested for meat, and their shells are made into jewelry and souvenirs. See similar questions...

Like all turtles, sea turtles are reptiles, which means they are cold-blooded vertebrates with scaly skin, lungs and a three-chambered heart. And, like most reptiles, sea turtles lay eggs. The turtle's upper shell is called the carapace, and the lower shell is called the plastron. The carapace is covered in hard scales called scutes. Sea turtles do not have teeth, but the jaw is a modified beak. There are no visible ears, but sea turtles do have eardrums that are covered by skin. See similar questions...

To report an injured, stranded or tagged manatee, call 1-800-DIAL-FMP (1-800-342-5367) immediately. If you find a dead, sick, or injured sea turtle, please call Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) 24-hour Wildlife Alert Number at 1-888-404-FWCC (1-888-404-3922). From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., you may also dial 1-800-241-4653 and enter the ID# 274-4867. Please be sure to include your area code when paging. See similar questions...

Typically sea turtles are solitary animals that spend most of the day feeding and resting. Sea turtles can sleep on the surface of the water, or on the bottom. Scuba divers often see turtles napping under rocks and ledges. Previous tagging and tracking studies have shown that sea turtles can migrate thousands of miles. See similar questions...

The largest species of sea turtle was the Archelon, which measured 7m in length and lived in Prehistoric times. Today, the largest living species is the Leatherback. There are 2 sub-species, the Pacific Leatherback and the Atlantic Leatherback. The Atlantic Leatherback is slightly larger than the Pacific population. Leatherbacks measure an average of just less than 2m in carapace (shell) length. See similar questions...

Depending on species, they may lay clutches containing on average 50-160+ eggs, and may lay more than one clutch in a season. Flatback turtles (endemic to Australian waters) lay the smallest clutches (approximately 50 eggs per clutch). Hawksbill turtles lay the largest clutches, which may contain over 200 eggs! See similar questions...

You would know it if you had this problem! In some parts of the country, drinking water can contain the chemical hydrogen sulfide, which smells just like rotten eggs. This can occur when water comes into contact with organic matter or with some minerals, such as pyrite. The situation mostly occurs as ground water filters through organic material or rocks. See similar questions...

I hope you're referring to after graduation because that's what I'll give you. If you work for a union it's pretty much up to you how much you want to work. My job was 3-4 months on followed by 3-4 months off. If you work for a company sailing then your schedule is determined by then. Basically each job on the ship is filled by two people and you rotate with that person so you can work things out. If you need more time off and they are willing to stay longer well then you get more time off. See similar questions...

I must give credit when credit is due. I did not create any of these pictures as I am completely hopless when it comes to any sort of visual art - most of these pictures were created by Transcience, Exploratoy, or other interested Sea Monkey enthusiasts! I am not sure how they came up with the image but I suspect that they noted their appearance the way the rest of us have; through careful study of the Sea Monkey? form. See similar questions...

Darrell Senneke] Turtles are often solitary in the wild so if they meet they usually breed. This is because if they had to wait till the perfect time many would not meet another turtle at that time. Turtles and tortoises practice what is called sperm retention. What we mean by this is that the female can hold the sperm within her for long periods (years in fact) to be used as the eggs develop. See similar questions...

Generally, yes. He is acting out his part of the Curse? and will throw the game to the person who was the least aggressive towards him if possible. However, if you attack him and earn the Curse? it does not necessarily mean he will attack you until he can't (i.e., suicide). See similar questions...

Sometime in June (in Ohio at least) you may well see a female box turtle laying eggs on your property. They prefer disturbed areas in sunny locations, so your garden or your driveway is a safe bet. The best thing to do is to protect the eggs in place from predators. In general, box turtle nests have a high mortality rate due to predators such as skunks and raccoons. You probably want to protect the eggs in some way. Ideally, leave them in place. See similar questions...

Between May and July, female turtles will leave the water and seek out soft, sandy soils in which to dig a hole, lay their eggs, and then return to the water. Unfortunately, turtles are often seen laying eggs on the soft shoulders of roads. The best thing to do is to leave them be, and hope for the best. The eggs will hatch sometime between September and October. Once hatched, the infant turtles' instinct is to head for the water. See similar questions...

Sea turtles lay eggs (oviposit) on sandy beaches. Their eggs breathe air through their membranes and so cannot survive if they are continuously covered with water. Nesting turtles sometimes abandon nesting if they are disturbed and are scared back to sea, but they usually try to nest again elsewhere later that night or within 1-2 days of the failed attempt. Turtles disturbed during several nesting attempts may abort their eggs in the sea if they can’t carry them any longer. See similar questions...