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The Hawksbill turtle is a species of turtle found predominantly in the tropical reefs of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. It is also one of the most elegant sea turtles. While they are omnivorous, they feed almost exclusively on sponges and its flesh is harmful to humans. It can weight between 100-200 pounds and can reach between 2-3 feet in length. The mating season for Atlantic hawksbills is between the month of April to November. The Indian ocean hawksbill mating season usually begins from the month of September and can span till February. Compared to some of its relatives the hawksbill turtle is a threatened species owing to the constant trade of their beautiful carapace (tortoiseshell). IUNC Red List considered hawksbill as critically endangered around the world. Some mari
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