the tortoise shell has two layers with a layer of scutes over a layer of bone. in the wild, sexual maturity is reached between 14-20 years. read more
The sea turtle life cycle beings with hatching. A hatchling emerges from its egg and makes its way to the ocean. The next stage is called "the lost years," because scientists are unsure of what happens to the hatchling. read more
Life Cycle of A Sea Turtle The sea turtle life cycle starts when a female lays its eggs on a nesting beach, usually in the tropics. From six weeks to two months later (depending on the species), a tiny hatchling makes its way to the surface of the sand and heads to the water, dodging every predator imaginable. read more