A bright factual presentation for youth which includes a section on bullying. Humourous at times--Sea Turtles bullying each other. Langs Health, Wellness and Community Centre in Cambridge Ontario,
2. Facts About Turtles
There are from 250-300 turtle species.
Turtles are cold blooded.
The largest turtle (leatherback) can be
from 4-8 feet long.
The first turtle lived close to 185 million
years ago.
4. Facts About Turtles
Some turtles carry salmonella, a
bacteria, which is harmful to both turtles
and humans.
Turtles should never be kept as pets.
Turtles do not have ears
Turtles have favourite colours.
8. Turtles and Laying Eggs
All turtles lay their eggs on land.
The temperature eggs are hatched in
determines their gender.
Cooler weather usually produces males.
Females are produced in warmer weather.
After the mother hatches her eggs, she covers
them up and leaves them to take care of
themselves.
11. Sea Turtles!
There are 7-8 species of sea turtles.
Green Sea turtles can hold their breath for 5
hours.
It is illegal to touch sea turtles in Hawaii.
Green sea turtles can swim up to 20 mph for
short periods of time.
They can lay up to 200 eggs at a time.
16. The Bullying of Sea Turtles
Turtles are victims of humans who bully them.
Many turtles have become extinct, or
endangered due to humans hunting, and
capturing them.
Their habitats (homes) are being destroyed by
human bullies who disrespect them and litter on
beaches.
18. The Bullying of Sea Turtles
Bullies dump excess oil and waste in their
swimming waters which poisons them.
Bullies who fish, do not care if turtles become
trapped in their nets or are injured by large fish
hooks.
Some bullies take turtle eggs from nests to eat
them.
21. How Global Warming can Affect
Turtles
Global warming has been causing the earth to
heat up. This is causing warmer temperatures.
Remember from earlier, the temperature at
which the baby turtle is born determines their
gender.
If temperatures continue to increase, only
females will be born. This means there won’t be
any new baby male turtles. It could possibly lead
to the extinction of sea turtles.
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23. Thankfully, for every bully in the
world, there are humans who rescue
and save turtles.
These are heroes who protect turtles
from bullies so turtles can live free.
Who would you rather be?
A turtle bully?
A turtle hero?