Meet five sea turtles that show up along the coasts of the Indian subcontinent
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Which sea turtles are found in India?
Out of the seven species of sea turtles found worldwide, five visit the waters around the Indian subcontinent. They include the green turtle, leatherback turtle, hawksbill turtle, olive ridley turtle and loggerhead turtle.What is a sea turtle's habitat?
Sea turtles are found in all of the world’s oceans, except for the icy polar seas.What is a sea turtle's size?
The size of sea turtles vary according to the species. The smallest, the olive ridley turtle measures around 62 to 70 cm while the largest, the leatherback turtle measures up to 170 cm.About the Authors
