Lifespan: 80+ years
Top speed: About 35 mph over short distances
Weight: 300-350 lbs
Diet: Sea grass, algae
Predators: Sharks (especially tiger sharks) and orcas, hatchlings are also eaten by birds, crabs, fish, skunks, opossums, raccoons, and dolphins
Range: South Eastern USA, from Texas to North Carolina
Conservation Status: Least concern
Fun Fact: When attacked by sharks, Green sea turtles will turn on their side, angling their shell toward the shark. This makes it harder for the shark to get its mouth around the turtle.
Fun Fact: Green sea turtles get their name from the fat under their shell, which is green due to their herbivorous diet.