Flatback sea turtle

The flatback is a sea turtle with a uniquely flattened shell, giving it a low-profile look compared to other turtles. It lives along Australia's sandy coasts and shallow waters. Unlike many sea turtles, its hatchlings are unusually big when they first scramble to the ocean.

• Its shell is flatter than other sea turtles, shaped like a low dome.
• Adults typically measure between 76 to 96 cm across their shell.
• Newly hatched flatbacks are larger than most other sea turtle babies.