hawksbill turtle

The hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), known in the Maldives as kahan'bu, takes its name from its narrow, elongated head that tapers to a sharp, V-shaped jaw — almost beak-like. Its other signature feature is the saw-like, serrated margin of its shell. One of the smallest sea turtles, the hawksbill measures about 75–90 cm and weighs around 70 kg,…