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  1. Hawksbill sea turtle in Klein, Bonnaire

    Hawksbill sea turtle in Klein, Bonnaire

    Several characteristics of the hawksbill sea turtle distinguish it from other sea turtle species. Its elongated, tapered head ends in a beak-like mouth (from which its common name is derived), and its beak is more sharply pronounced and hooked than others. The hawksbill's forelimbs have two...
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  2. Snorkeling with a Hawksbill sea turtle in Klein Bonaire

    Snorkeling with a Hawksbill sea turtle in Klein Bonaire

    The hawksbill sea turtle is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species in the genus Eretmochelys. The species has a worldwide distribution, with Atlantic and Indo-Pacific subspecies—E. i. imbricata and E. i. bissa, respectively.
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