Five fun turtle and tortoise facts from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Have you ever swam with a sea turtle? Some sea turtle facts: • There are 7 species of sea turtles in the world. • The leatherback can weigh over 2,000 lbs – that’s bigger than most cars! • Sea turtles can live 50–100 years. • They navigate oceans using the Earth’s magnetic field like GPS. • Some can hold their breath for 7 hours while resting underwater. • All species are threatened or endangered. • They help keep seagrass and coral reefs healthy. #nature #seaturtles #oceanlife #naturephotograph