Sea Turtles
Sculptors were busy during my visit to the beach!
Every year, from about May to September, female sea turtles emerge from the Gulf of Mexico to use the beaches to lay their eggs (50-200 dependent upon the species) in a hole they dig and then cover with their hind flippers. The ping pong ball sized eggs will incubate in the sand for approximately 60 days, and then the hatchings will use light to find their way back to the ocean. Find the answers to all your questions about sea turtles here.
Fun Fact: The temperature of the sand will determine the gender.
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From one of my favorite nonfiction authors:
The dangers sea turtles face are highlighted in this story. Young children will enjoy the repetitive language.
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