Thirteenth Annual Reading Rainbow Contest

The Endangered Species of New Hampshire

The Leatherback Sea Turtle is the fourth largest reptile in the world. In holes they dig on sandy beaches, females lay about 100 eggs at a time. Adult Leatherbacks are nearly 9 feet long and 2,000 pounds! Although all reptiles are cold blooded, some scientist think that Leatherbacks can generate their own body heat.

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