Fact Files

Green Sea Turtle – Large, Dynamic Swimmer

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The green sea turtle is a large, heavy-set turtle with a very wide and very smooth outer shell. Their habitat is usually tropical and subtropical coastal regions and waters. They can sometimes be observed leaving the sea in hotter climates to sunbathe on beaches.

 

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Galago – Bush Baby, Tiny African Primate

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The galago or bush baby is a small primate which can be found across many countries, mainly in Africa. No one is really sure how the term “bush baby” came to be used but it has been suggested that the name is either due to their appearance or their sharp cry. This species is a very small primate which has an average size of approximately 5 inches (13 cm).