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Carnivore
Leatherback turtles eat jellyfish.
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Leatherback Turtle Facts for Kids: L Is for Leatherback Turtle
The leatherback is the biggest turtle in the world. Its shell feels like soft leather instead of a hard shell. Here are easy leatherback turtle facts for kids: what leatherback turtles eat, how big they grow, what a baby leatherback turtle is called and where leatherback turtles live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter L.
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Fun facts
Fun Facts About Leatherback turtles
Two more true facts about the leatherback turtle that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Leatherback Turtle”
Leatherback Turtle starts with the letter L. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
It is the largest turtle in the world.
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One more fact
Its shell is soft and leathery, not hard.
Act it outMove like a leatherback turtle for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter L in “Leatherback Turtle”.
Ask a questionWhat would a leatherback turtle eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Leatherback Turtle Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the leatherback turtle, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A leatherback turtle is up to 2 m (6.5 ft) long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Leatherback turtles live for about 50 years.
LifespanBaby
Hatchling
A baby leatherback turtle is called a hatchling.
Baby nameGroup
Bale
A group of leatherback turtles is called a bale.
Group nameHabitat
Ocean
Leatherback turtles are found in every ocean.
Where they liveAnimal type
Reptile
The leatherback is the biggest turtle in the world. Its shell feels like soft leather instead of a hard shell.
Leatherback Turtle is a reptileLetter
L is for leatherback turtle
Leatherback Turtle has 17 letters and starts with L.
Say: Leatherback Turtle
Quick quiz
Leatherback Turtle Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Leatherback Turtle Coloring Page: Letter L Worksheet
Done reading about the leatherback turtle? Print the free letter L sheet, say “L is for leatherback turtle” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Questions
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Leatherback Turtle Questions Kids Ask
Leatherback turtles eat jellyfish. That makes the leatherback turtle a carnivore, which means it is a meat eater.
A leatherback turtle is up to 2 m (6.5 ft) long.
Leatherback turtles live for about 50 years.
A baby leatherback turtle is called a hatchling.
A group of leatherback turtles is called a bale.
Leatherback turtles live in every ocean. Their favorite habitat is: ocean.
Yes. The leatherback turtle is a reptile. The leatherback is the biggest turtle in the world. Its shell feels like soft leather instead of a hard shell.
Leatherback Turtle starts with the letter L. Say it slowly and listen for the L sound at the start.
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