Massive release of dumb turtles in Cape Verde: a hope for the species

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The boba is a turtle of medium size, which can reach a straight length of the shell of 120 cm and a weight of 200 kg. It has a large head with a very robust beak and neck. Brown dorsal colouration with reddish or orange edges and whitish belly with pale yellow tones. It is characterized by two pairs of prefrontal scales on the head. It is a common species in open sea, although it is also frequent in coastal areas. Small individuals usually swim …