Five sea turtles you might meet on a nesting beach. Read about each one, then try the matching game — tap a turtle’s name or its picture, then tap the matching one on the other side. Match all five adults to unlock Level 2 (the same species as tiny hatchlings), then Level 3 (pair each grown-up with its own baby), and finally Level 4, lining up the adult, its name, and its baby all together!

Green turtle

Named for the greenish colour of the fat under its shell, the green turtle is one of the largest hard-shelled sea turtles. Adults are mostly herbivorous, grazing on seagrass and algae.

Hawksbill

The hawksbill has a narrow, pointed beak and a beautifully patterned shell. It lives around coral reefs, where it feeds mainly on sponges.

Leatherback

The leatherback is the largest sea turtle of all, and the only one without a hard shell — instead it has a leathery, ridged back. It dives deeper than any other and feeds mostly on jellyfish.

Loggerhead

The loggerhead has a large, powerful head and strong jaws, which it uses to crush hard-shelled prey like crabs and whelks. It’s one of the most widely distributed sea turtles.

Olive ridley

One of the smallest sea turtles, the olive ridley is named for the olive-green colour of its shell. It’s famous for arribadas — mass nesting events where thousands of females come ashore together.

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