leatherback
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A report from Earthjustice estimates that expanded oil drilling in California could threaten five marine species including humpback whales, sea otters, leatherback sea turtles, marbled murrelets and wild salmon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
They say the barriers kill local endangered species like the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin and the leatherback turtle, and they’re not that good at keeping out sharks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
The proposed sanctuary will protect over 200 shipwrecks, along with a diverse ecosystem featuring wildlife such as sea otters, humpback whales, leatherback sea turtles and lush kelp forests.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2024
Applying the tags involves finding and capturing the leatherback turtles, which can weigh several hundred pounds -- a challenging task.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 15, 2024
A large leatherback turtle swept away in front of him, its distinct markings jogging a memory somewhere.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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