Hawksbill Turtle in Belize

Hawksbill turtles are one of the smaller sea turtles from the three varieties that live their life in the seawater in Belize.Their name is derived from their narrow head and hawk like beakwhich helps and easy feeding onselected species of sponges, anemones, squid and shrimp that are found in Belize waters close to beautiful Belize property for sale.

These delicate creatures grow from 2.5 to 3 feet in length weight between 101-154 pounds and are mostly found around roaming in the clear offshore water near houses for sale in Belize beachfront andnear coral reef sinceit is their feeding and resting grounds. The female hawksbill lays an average of 160 eggs which stay incubated for about sixty days on the sandy beaches along Belize property for sale with unique Belizecondos.
The hawksbill turtle is rated as endangered as they face both natural and human threat. Some humans hunted down these creatures for their beautiful shell which they use to make ornaments, jewelry and other decorative items. Some coastal communities with houses for sale in Belize harvest the turtle’s eggs for sale and consumption. In some rare cases these turtles are accidentally capture in the fisherman’s gill nets, shrimp trawls, and long lines which result in the drowning of them.
The natural threats of the hawksbill sea turtles are encountered before the eggs are hatched when they are eaten by predators that roam around Belize property for sale such as raccoons, skunks, and even birds that feed on eggs. Yet those that hatch still pose threat as they also have sea predators but no bigger threat than those of humans.
The hawksbill turtles are given some protection by the marine reserves but have a chance to extinction recovery through enforce regulations, additional protected areas and increase of public awareness in and around Belize property.


For further information on these endangered species and near property for sale in Belizetrust RE/MAX expertise or email info@belizepropertycenter.com or call Toll Free from North America 1-877-836-2756 for  more information. 
Location: Belize

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