Galapagos Green Turtle

Interesting facts

• The Galápagos Green Turtle is the only turtle species that nests on the Galápagos Islands.
• These turtles are called "Green" turtles because the algae they consume tints their body fat green.
• The heaviest Green Sea Turtle ever recorded weighed 870 lbs!
• Green Sea Turtles have a gland behind each eye to expel salt, making them appear to cry when it secretes.