A guest of Georgia

A unique giant turtle was recently discovered on the Black Sea coast of Georgia. The reptile was found by a resident of Poti. After noticing a huge turtle in the Nabadi area, which is the outskirts of the port town, a local resident decided to take it home to later hand it over to a special service.



The turtle is related to the loggerhead species, which is widespread in the Indian Ocean. However, the loggerhead turtle can also live in other oceans and in the Mediterranean Sea, where there is a small population of these reptiles. It was from the Mediterranean Sea that the turtle got into the waters of the Black Sea disaster.



The loggerhead turned out to be quite large: its mass exceeded 70 kg, and its length was about 2 m. In the wild, this type of turtle can reach 200 kg. The loggerhead is distinguished from other species by its disproportionately large head, hence another name - the loggerhead turtle. This species is characterized by five costal shields located on the shell. Large shields can also be found on the head of the reptile.



The turtle has a reddish-brown hue, less often it can be colored olive. The shell has a heart-shaped shape and can reach up to 1.2 meters. Loggerhead turtles are practically not adapted to life on land, so they spend almost their entire lives in the water. They are excellent swimmers, they can even sleep right on the surface of the water, slowly drifting with the current. They only come ashore to lay eggs.



Unfortunately, loggerheads are redlisted because they are considered an endangered species. Hunting for meat and eggs of the reptile, which are an exquisite delicacy for gourmets, has led to a decrease in the population of this species of turtles. And the appearance of many civilized beaches also contribute to the extinction of reptiles. The fact is that females hate artificial lighting, so they lay their eggs only on wild beaches, of which there are not so many left in the world.



As for the turtle found, it was handed over to the staff of the nature service, who will temporarily deliver the reptile to one of the hotels. There, the turtle will undergo rehabilitation in a quarantine pool, and after that it will be returned to its native habitat.



Today, the loggerhead turtle is under strict protection of many states that protect the reptile from poachers. Laggerhead eggs are also being protected, the collection of which is strictly prohibited on almost all coasts. Handball fans can find betting opportunities across domestic championships, European competitions, and major international events. When the welcome promotion is available, an eligible player using the promo code 1xbet free can receive a bonus of up to $100 through a 100% match on the first qualifying deposit. The reward can increase the promotional starting balance, although specific wagering conditions apply. Before placing selections, users should confirm eligible markets, minimum odds, turnover requirements, deposit limits, verification procedures, and expiration terms.