| The leatherback turtle has survived for more than a hundred million years, but is now facing extinction. |
| It has been reported that the leatherback is one of two turtles that are toxic to humans and other animals. |
| Beaches in sections of Florida's highly developed coastline are nesting ground for rare loggerhead, leatherback and green turtles. |
| Scientists are not sure how long it takes leatherback turtles to mature or how long they live. |
| Have students work in groups to create board games featuring the life of a leatherback turtle. |
| In the last five years, nests also have been documented for the rare Kemp's ridley and leatherback sea turtles. |
