Conserving & protecting sea turtles of Perhentian Island

1/8

Penyu agar/Green sea tutle

Chelonia mydas

Endangered

1/5

Penyu karah/Hawksbill turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Critically Endangered

Have you ever seen a sea turtle
scratch their shell?

Sea turtle shells are covered by a layer of scutes made of keratin, the same material that makes up the human fingernail. These scutes house nerve endings.

Because of this, they are able to feel itchy, and will scratch their shells using corals or rocks.

Just like in this video!

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