Species Spotlight: Hawksbill Turtle

What is the Hawksbill turtle’s main food source?

Sponges, but they also eat sea anemones and jellyfish.

 

More interesting facts about hawksbill turtles:

What is the greatest threat to the hawksbill turtle?

Hawksbill turtles continue to be killed for their shells, which can be made into jewelry and ornaments.

 

Where do hawksbill turtles get their name?

Hawksbill turtles are named for their narrow pointed beak.

 

Where do hawksbill turtles live?

Hawksbill turtles are found throughout the world’s tropical oceans, mostly in coral reefs. Hawksbills return to the same beaches year after year to nest.