Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Collected from Siglap, December 1883
Vagrant
Although this species is known to nest on the beaches of Terengganu on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, this individual is the only leatherback turtle ever recorded in Singapore territorial waters.
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One dead, dozens treated after consuming turtle meat in West Sumatra (Mirror)
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Nine leatherback turtle found on Terengganu shores last year (Mirror)
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National Geographic Features
The Great Turtle Race
Reptile Database
IUCN Red List
IUCN Species of the Day
WWF
ARKive
Animal Diversity Web
National Geographic Animal Facts
SeaLifeBase
MarineBio.org
NOAA Fisheries
The Leatherback Trust
Oceanic Resource Foundation
Sea Turtle Conservation Travel
(Photo by ~Steph~)
