These cute little animals that have adapted to many many conditions. They can be found in tropical climates, marine areas, dry, and even in cities as pets. For many years they were wanted for their oils, their leathery skin, their eggs rich in proteins, and their shells for exotic decorations. Soon, they became endangered and many even extinct. There was a lady Ila Fox Loetscher who decided that enough was enough. She started up Sea Turtle Inc. in South Padre Island, Tx which is dedicated to rehabilitating and protecting Sea Turtles in the area.
Anyways, We had the opportunity go to and help out with these turtles. No, we didn't do some crazy rescue, and we didn't get to race them ( bummer), BUT we were able to feed them, clean their tanks, and even get in there with them!! Once again, it was something that not many people get to do.
We learned about what brought the turtles to where they are, as well as what we can do for them.. Also, they have this SWEEET SWEET SWEET mechanism in their brain that is like a compass. It tells them how to get back to where they came from so they can nest again!! It was this day that I figured that I wanted to do something crazy fun wiht my life.. maybe marine biology ( it changed later on that day. )
I want to go back and work there some day.
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