A giant leatherback turtle.

The breeding process of the giant leatherback turtle: In June, at the peak of the season, up to 600 of the two-meter-long female turtles drag themselves onto the beach every night. First they spend a half hour systematically cleaning the spot chosen to lay some 100 eggs.

The breeding process of the giant leatherback turtle: In June, at the peak of the season, up to 600 of the two-meter-long female turtles drag themselves onto the beach every night.

The breeding process of the giant leatherback turtle: First the female spends a half hour systematically cleaning the spot chosen to lay some 100 eggs. She deposits the eggs in a deep nest, which is carefully covered up before they return to the ocean.

The breeding process of the giant leatherback turtle: First the female spends a half hour systematically cleaning the spot chosen to lay some 100 eggs. She deposits the eggs in a deep nest, which is carefully covered up before they return to the ocean.

The breeding process of the giant leatherback turtle: The female lays some 100 eggs in a deep nest, which is carefully covered up before they return to the ocean. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and climb to the surface.

The breeding process of the giant leatherback turtle: The female lays some 100 eggs in a deep nest, which is carefully covered up before they return to the ocean.

The breeding process of the giant leatherback turtle: The female lays some 100 eggs in a deep nest, which is carefully covered up before they return to the ocean. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and climb to the surface, where they wait under the sand for the temperature to drop.

The breeding process of the giant leatherback turtle: The female lays some 100 eggs in a deep nest, which is carefully covered up before they return to the ocean. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and climb to the surface, where they wait under the sand for the temperature to drop.

The breeding process of the giant leatherback turtle: The female lays some 100 eggs in a deep nest, which is carefully covered up before they return to the ocean. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and climb to the surface, where they wait under the sand for the temperature to drop. At nightfall, the hatchlings will make a dash for the relative safety of the sea.

The breeding process of the giant leatherback turtle: The females lay some 100 eggs in a deep nest, which is carefully covered up before they return to the ocean. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and climb to the surface, where they wait under the sand for the temperature to drop. At nightfall, they make a dash for the relative safety of the sea.

The breeding process of the giant leatherback turtle: The females lay some 100 eggs in a deep nest, which is carefully covered up before they return to the ocean. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and climb to the surface, where they wait under the sand for the temperature to drop. At nightfall, they make a dash for the relative safety of the sea.

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