Hawksbill turtles have a pair of claws on each of their forelimbs. Male turtles are distinguished by a brighter pigmentation, longer claws and a longer and thicker tail. They use the claws on their fore flippers to cling to the female while mating.
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Title: Hawksbill turtles
Creator: Banco de Imagens Projeto TAMAR
Date Created: 2008
Location: Praia do Forte, Bahia, Brasil
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