Nature

What Makes Hawaii's Green Sea Turtles Unique?

Clip: Season 39 Episode 12 | 2m 37s

Hawaii is home to the largest hard-shelled sea turtles in the world. It is also the only place in the world where males haul out alongside females when they lay their eggs, and no one knows why.

Aired: 04/21/21 | Rating: NR

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