The loggerhead sea turtle is named for its large, powerful head and jaws, which it uses to crush hard-shelled prey like crabs and mollusks. Found in temperate and tropical waters around the world, this turtle spends nearly all its life in the ocean, traveling thousands of miles between feeding and nesting sites.
Loggerheads are skilled swimmers, using their flippers to navigate open waters. They are a keystone species, contributing to the health of coral reefs and seagrass beds. Unfortunately, loggerheads face threats such as habitat destruction, pollution, and accidental capture in fishing gear, making conservation efforts essential for their survival.