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Leatherback sea turtles nest occasionally on the beach at Canaveral NationalSeashore. The leatherback is an endangered species of sea turtle and is one ofthe largest in the world. It can grow to be over 6 feet long and weigh over1,000 pounds. (Image credit: Courtesy of NPS - Canaveral National Seashore)