Green turtles mating. Green turtle mating happens in the water. The male turtle mount the female, hanging on to the front edge of the female’s shell with a pair of large recurved claws.

Green turtles mating. Green turtle mating happens in the water and it can last several hours. Tipically the male approaches the female and starts biting her neck and shoulders. Then, he mount her, hanging on to the front edge of the female’s shell with a pair of large recurved claws.