There are 7 species of marine turtle in the world:

  1. Loggerhead - Caretta caretta
  2. Hawksbill - Eretmochelys imbricata
  3. Kemp's Ridley - Lepidochelys kempii
  4. Olive Ridley - Lepidochelys olivacea
  5. Green - Chelonia mydas
  6. Leatherback - Dermochelys coriacea
  7. Flatback - Natator depressus
As the star of Turtle: The Incredible Journey, Feebee, is a loggerhead turtle, you can download a comprehensive loggerhead turtle factsheet as a PDF here. A factsheet about the six other species of turtle is also available to download here, and courtesy of our friends at seaturtle.org you can also download a fantastic sea turtle identification guide right here.

“This intimate portrayal of the loggerhead turtle allows us to empathize with this beautiful creature and as a result conveys an important environmental message. It is terrific to be involved in such a special project” 

Miranda Richardson, narrator of Turtle: An Incredible Journey