Sea turtles are found in all warm waters throughout the world. Sea turtles are the1 of the turtles. The largest kind of sea turtle can grow as long as eight feet and2 1,500 pounds. Even the smallest kind, Kemp’s-Ridley, can3 to 28 inches long and weigh almost 100 pounds. Many other turtles are small enough to4 in your hand. It is difficult to find population numbers for sea turtles because they do not5 shore once they hatch and reach the ocean, which makes it hard to6 them. Sea turtles7 in the water because they are safer there. They cannot8 their heads and feet into their shells like other turtles can. Sea turtles cannot hide inside their shells9 other animals that want to eat them. They need to move quickly to stay safe.
When the weather10 warm, sea turtles leave the ocean to11 their eggs on the beach. This is the only time they will ever leave the water. Most12 turtles spend part of the time in water13 part of the time on land. It is easy to understand14 sea turtles stay in the water. Their15 to swim is greater than their ability to walk. Their heavy bodies and unusual feet make it hard for them to16 on land. They are better17 for life in the water. They are well suited for life in the sea because of18 their bodies are made.
The way their feet are made helps sea turtles swim very quickly. Their feet look like long19. When they swim, they flap their feet like a bird flaps its wings. This20 way of swimming benefits sea turtles. It allows them to escape from their enemies.