Common Name: Loggerhead – named for its exceptionally large head. Scientific Name: Caretta caretta Description: Head is very large with heavy strong jaws. Carapace is bony without ridges and has large, non-overlapping, rough scutes (scales) present with 5 lateral scute. Carapace is heart shaped. Front flippers are short and thick with 2 claws, while the … Continue reading Information About Sea Turtles: Loggerhead Sea Turtle