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Key West National Wildlife Refuge
The green turtle can reach more than 3 feet in length and weigh 300 to 400 pounds as an adult. Though brownish in color, its name comes from the greenish color of its fat (called calipee,) which was used to make turtle soup, that was prized so much the turtles were fished almost out of existence. (Photo courtesy of the US Fish & Wildlife Service)http://www.fws.gov/southeast/KeyWest/
Last modified: March 13, 2007 |
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The
Key West NWR, established in 1908, was the 11th refuge established by Teddy
Roosevelt, and the first National Wildlife Refuge designated in the Florida
Keys. Three different species of endangered sea turtles nest on its beaches.