"Save an Animal" Assignment

     Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles are nested in the beaches in Veracruz, Mexico and Padre Island National Seashore, Texas. Female Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, ages 10-12, nest every one to three years. During nesting time, the Female Kemp's Ridley would travel onto the beaches to find a spot to lay their eggs, up to 100 eggs. After two months of the incubation period, hatched Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles venture off to the ocean for the first time.
      The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles are endanger species because of major threats from predators and humans. For example, hatched Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles are endangered due to predators snatching baby sea turtles as they make their way into the ocean. The other threats that are putting the turtles in danger are people slaughtering the adult Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles for their meat to sell, and getting caught in fishing nets and gear is another threat. Right now the aquarium is taking action by rescuing turtles and putting them through a process of rehabilitation and releases up to 150 sea turtles. Each one that is saved will be able to lay eggs and boost population. We can take action by calling in the rescue team if we see a turtle in a need of rescue. We can also help by spreading the word that these turtles are endangered and need to be saved. We can try to put up a petition to stop the slaughtering of these turtles to safe more of them. We can also find another method to fishing. 
      What doesn't surprise me about this issue the turtles are facing is that I knew predators are one of the major threats to these turtles. However, what does surprise me is that humans are slaughtering the adults for meat. I did not know that was happening. I chose this animal because I do love turtles, and I wanted to learn more about them.