Very Big Turtles
Turtles come in numerous shapes and sizes, which is why it is no surprise that there are some very large ones around. The leatherback sea turtle is the heaviest of them all. They can measure anywhere from 4.5 to 5.5 feet, and they can weigh anywhere from 600 to 1500 lbs. While the leatherback turtle is the heaviest, they are not necessarily the longest. The Galapagos tortoise, while no more than 600 lbs., can grow to be up to six feet tall.
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Turtles Are Not Quiet
Turtles are so unassuming and slow that people believe that they are also quiet. However, this could not be any further from the truth. Turtles are quite noisy. It is possible that you have even heard a turtle without realizing that it is one. Some turtles sound like people belching, others sound like barking dogs, while others sound like motors. The South American red-footed tortoise is notorious for its sound as it sounds so much like a chicken, that making a distinction is difficult.
Turtle Open Mouth
