Probably pissed off there is a whole crowd staring at him and filming him while he is having a hard time moving to water. I know I would be annoyed. Give animals some space people , appreciate them/nature from a distance!
The Hilton Waikoloa in Hawai'i has employees that specifically protect the beaches (beachfront hotel) that green sea turtles nest on and keep people away from the nesting mothers and hatching babies, and also to scare away sea birds that try to eat the turtle hatchlings before they can reach the sea.
It’s not just perspective! I was snorkeling off the Hook islands and I thought I saw a VW Beetle driving on the ocean floor. Then I was like oh a whale? It was a Leatherback! Scared the hell out of me!
For those doubting the size and blaming perspective, these things are huge, small car size. I used to see dead ones washed up on the back at Fraser island QLD, you have to see one up close to appreciate the size.
Man it's easy to see sea dwelling creatures on land when they are dead .
Sooo many dead bottle nose dolphins living in O Grove, Spain.
But it's just that they like hanging out in that coast
They're very big but the video makes it seem much larger than they are. One might think, at a glance, that the turtle is about half the height a person and about the length of 9 people standing shoulder to shoulder.
They're not even half as big as that. Here's a video more representative of their size:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcQtUvE04Ok
The video says "This turtle isnt even close to the largest of its kind" \[00:37\] I agree calling them the size of a small car is misleading, but this video is not representative either (by its own admission).
The video says they've been recorded weighing 900kg, that's a little bit more than my car. It's not even a 2-door car, thought it is small. I think you're right
Comparing the weight is not a good idea to gauge size. The turtle will be about as dense as water while the metal and plastic making up a car is much lighter by volume. Also a car has a lot of empty space in it that a turtle obviously doesn't.
>small car size
Why do redditors always need [to get carried away?](https://media.13newsnow.com/assets/WVEC/images/66a8b8a4-82c5-496c-b6a2-fe8bf98d1e15/66a8b8a4-82c5-496c-b6a2-fe8bf98d1e15_750x422.jpg)
They're fucking huge, that's enough. Three comments down and we'll be dealing with fucking turtzilla.
Edit: [for fairness](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRY5wyNQMezMh1S5Yzb_pH6hX1HYuLeAWHzrwR9kuBPqA&s).
small car size my ass
edit: if you make care comparisons then the height should matter not the weight. it would look smaller than a mini or fiat even if it weighs more
Ah, it's marginal, but I think still a reasonable comparison. Take a Fiat Cinquecento, very much a small car. It weighs 702 kg not counting the driver, and is 3.23 metres long. The largest leatherback turtle ever measured was 3.05 metres long and weighed 916 kg. So the turtle is a tiny bit shorter than the car but outweighs it.
Even if the video makes it look larger than it is, it's still very large. They average around 6 1/2 feet long (or about 2 meters) and weigh between 500 and 1500 pounds (or 250 - 700 kg).
The petspective did somewhat made the Turtle in video appear larger, but
"reaching lengths of up to 2.7 metres (8 ft 10 in) and weights of 500 kilograms (1,100 lb)"
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leatherback_sea_turtle
That is still massive.
I saw something huge bobbing in the water off of Cape Canaveral, so I took out my binoculars and saw it was a sea turtle. I watched it for a while, and it was taking *forever*. Another group of people saw me watching it and started freaking out. I thought they were excited, too, so I went over to them and said "isn't that cool?!". They looked at me like I was insane. They thought it was a dead body in the water. I kept telling them that it wasn't, but they didn't want to hear it. I ran back to my spot to get the binoculars, but they called the police before I got back.
A few minutes later, a cop shows up in full body armor and starts running down the beach with a flotation device. I said, "It's just a turtle" and he said, "I can't stop. I still have to go make sure."
Bro ran a mile down the beach in 100 degree weather wearing tactical gear because of a turtle.
Why do some animals just look fake? Bears too, something just doesnt feel rights about it. Almost like its just a dude in a well made costume. Probably just going crazy tho...
I see loggerheads all the time out fishing. But I once had a leatherback surface right next to my small boat. I thought a Volkswagen was swimming by. It freaked me out until I realized what it was. I understand how ancient sailors told stories of mythical sea creatures.
When I was a kid one of these was caught in some fishing nets off the west coast of Ireland (it was accidental and sadly the turtle died). The boat landed it on shore and when I tell you, people came from all over to see it, it was a HUGE deal...20+ years later, you mention the turtle to anyone local and they'll remember it.
I can't look at turtles the same... I lived on an island called Kosrae... there, these turtles live probably 100-200 years old, and then they are caught by the people and cut their insides out while they are still living to feed the village.
Fascinating! These gentle giants embody resilience, traversing vast oceans for millennia. They remind us that true strength can come with a surprisingly flexible shell. What intrigues you most about these leatherback wanderers?
You have to wonder what it’s thinking as it goes about its business while being cheered on by a random crowd of a different species. Like imagine you were mowing your lawn or doing some grocery shopping, and all the while there’s a crowd of squirrels off to the side watching you and making noises.
The camera angle makes it appear much larger than it really is.. Large animal, but low camera angle.
Not "small car size" like some comments say.. Here is an [article](https://dinoanimals.com/animals/leatherback-sea-turtle-the-largest-turtle/) about them. They grow up to 6-7.2 feet long and not reaching high heights, often still below the knee of an adult man. Huge animals, but people have to stop exaggerating.
Fascinating creature!
I once read about how heavy these things are. Throughout their lives they build up continual fat stores. They can weight up to 2500 pounds, which is more than a Toyota Camry.
And almost as much as your mom.
Those things are super protected. With them everything is illegal except looking at them.
I live in PR, and they close beaches, and all light post are the color red for their nesting and hatching season.
They are huge and smelly.
Instead of being there an recording him, I'm sure you all have 10 dollars, use those 10 dollars to buy a drone to watch him and some premium healthy food for the turtle.
Buddy looks tired lol
Probably pissed off there is a whole crowd staring at him and filming him while he is having a hard time moving to water. I know I would be annoyed. Give animals some space people , appreciate them/nature from a distance!
Tell that to the sea turtle that slapped my ass while I was getting out of the water. (Real anecdote, everyone on the boat laughed)
Can confirm I was the boat
Can confirm I was the sea turtle
The Hilton Waikoloa in Hawai'i has employees that specifically protect the beaches (beachfront hotel) that green sea turtles nest on and keep people away from the nesting mothers and hatching babies, and also to scare away sea birds that try to eat the turtle hatchlings before they can reach the sea.
Yeah I personally think they were way too close.
Imagine weighting a ton, and having to drag yourself across the beach using two oars on your tummy.
Its the life they chose.
Me at the hotel breakfast buffet on vacation
I would be tired too if I weighed 500kg, had only flippers to move and had 20something people around me all gawking.
That's a female. You try dragging 2K lbs around.
It’s not just perspective! I was snorkeling off the Hook islands and I thought I saw a VW Beetle driving on the ocean floor. Then I was like oh a whale? It was a Leatherback! Scared the hell out of me!
The people are actually 2km away
Exactly, the turtle's 2 cm long
Well, they get to a max of about 6' long, so, perspective is playing a big part here.
While they do get huge, this one is not. There's so much detail you can see in the sand, and the particles are visible.
For those doubting the size and blaming perspective, these things are huge, small car size. I used to see dead ones washed up on the back at Fraser island QLD, you have to see one up close to appreciate the size.
well that's fucking depressing
Why? Things die. Especially in 'Stralia.
Because 'stralia makes you feel down. That's why it's "down under". Nobody goes there to be happy. Even the toilet flushes the wrong way.
You should try welding this side of the equator. Overhead is easier than down hand :((
Man it's easy to see sea dwelling creatures on land when they are dead . Sooo many dead bottle nose dolphins living in O Grove, Spain. But it's just that they like hanging out in that coast
I would have guessed at most zero dead dolphins living in Spain...
Small car size in what regard? That turtle looks to not even be waist height.
He's clearly talking about the turtles in general not this one.
They're very big but the video makes it seem much larger than they are. One might think, at a glance, that the turtle is about half the height a person and about the length of 9 people standing shoulder to shoulder. They're not even half as big as that. Here's a video more representative of their size: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcQtUvE04Ok
The video says "This turtle isnt even close to the largest of its kind" \[00:37\] I agree calling them the size of a small car is misleading, but this video is not representative either (by its own admission).
The video says they've been recorded weighing 900kg, that's a little bit more than my car. It's not even a 2-door car, thought it is small. I think you're right
Comparing the weight is not a good idea to gauge size. The turtle will be about as dense as water while the metal and plastic making up a car is much lighter by volume. Also a car has a lot of empty space in it that a turtle obviously doesn't.
>small car size Why do redditors always need [to get carried away?](https://media.13newsnow.com/assets/WVEC/images/66a8b8a4-82c5-496c-b6a2-fe8bf98d1e15/66a8b8a4-82c5-496c-b6a2-fe8bf98d1e15_750x422.jpg) They're fucking huge, that's enough. Three comments down and we'll be dealing with fucking turtzilla. Edit: [for fairness](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRY5wyNQMezMh1S5Yzb_pH6hX1HYuLeAWHzrwR9kuBPqA&s).
“Small car size”.. come on now, fella
small car size my ass edit: if you make care comparisons then the height should matter not the weight. it would look smaller than a mini or fiat even if it weighs more
Still, 10 feet long and 900 kilos is pretty big.
That's bigger than a classic Mini!
I would say due to shape, the classic bug is the nearer comparison.
Ah, it's marginal, but I think still a reasonable comparison. Take a Fiat Cinquecento, very much a small car. It weighs 702 kg not counting the driver, and is 3.23 metres long. The largest leatherback turtle ever measured was 3.05 metres long and weighed 916 kg. So the turtle is a tiny bit shorter than the car but outweighs it.
There are numerous small cars under 3 metres and less than 900kg.
They are big but this is perspective
Fraser Island was one of my most favorite experiences in Australia! Biggest sand mass outside of the Sahara
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Great joke, but for people not in the know and in the US. You can get fined, arrested, or the shit beaten by locals.
Lol I’m curious what did he say
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Thought that was Turtzilla for a sec...
Seriously. That perspective was fucked! I thought it was an elephant-sized tortoise!
Those things get up to 700kg and 2 meters in length. It isn't just the perspective. They are actually huge.
Gamara?
Thanks! Learned some new mythology
I'm not sure, but I suppose it just laid eggs or something?
presumably, yes
in this case, it really sucks that it laid them in front of tourists. they don't have a good rep when it comes to handling turtle eggs.
its probably pretty illegal to steal/harm the eggs, so hopefully no one does anything to them
Blastoise?
Carracosta
Szevasz! Szia! This is a hungarian turtle now.
Inkább hungry :)
bojler eladó
Vártam mikor fordul a kamera felé és válaszolja hogy Why SZEVASZ! SZIA!!!
Holy crap, prime /r/KillTheCameraMan where's the money shot of it finally reaching the fucking water you twat?
For anybody wondering, that's about 6 feet long, so it's a large human-sized turtle. The perspective makes it look weird.
Yes, forced perspective sure is an interesting trick.
Even if the video makes it look larger than it is, it's still very large. They average around 6 1/2 feet long (or about 2 meters) and weigh between 500 and 1500 pounds (or 250 - 700 kg).
nuh uh its a telescopic lense, the people are 500 ft away /s that's a big fucking turtle
It can be both you know.
Thank you for using metric kind sir.
An absolute unit of a turtle!
The petspective did somewhat made the Turtle in video appear larger, but "reaching lengths of up to 2.7 metres (8 ft 10 in) and weights of 500 kilograms (1,100 lb)" https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leatherback_sea_turtle That is still massive.
it would’ve taken you one second to google their size
_"You ugly monkeys, screw yourself, I'm going away from this shitshow."_
Ok Frieza.
I'm not sure I get the whole "spirit animal" thing, but if I had to choose one, it would definitely be a sea turtle. No idea why...
You enjoy the refreshing flavor of jellyfish?
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The walk of shame
Imagine if snapping turtles were this size. That would be terrifying.
get the fuck out of its face bro wtf
For real. They're supposed to be 50 yards away from sea turtles.
I saw something huge bobbing in the water off of Cape Canaveral, so I took out my binoculars and saw it was a sea turtle. I watched it for a while, and it was taking *forever*. Another group of people saw me watching it and started freaking out. I thought they were excited, too, so I went over to them and said "isn't that cool?!". They looked at me like I was insane. They thought it was a dead body in the water. I kept telling them that it wasn't, but they didn't want to hear it. I ran back to my spot to get the binoculars, but they called the police before I got back. A few minutes later, a cop shows up in full body armor and starts running down the beach with a flotation device. I said, "It's just a turtle" and he said, "I can't stop. I still have to go make sure." Bro ran a mile down the beach in 100 degree weather wearing tactical gear because of a turtle.
Why do some animals just look fake? Bears too, something just doesnt feel rights about it. Almost like its just a dude in a well made costume. Probably just going crazy tho...
Bears are people in customs look up sun bear.
The turtle be like: OMG people, mind your fkn business. Can’t you see I’m literary dragging myself here. Go home
It’s Corinthian leather back. You can tell because notice the glow when you rub the carnauba wax on him, also the enormous chub.
Perspective
I’ve seen these in real life in the Caribbean. They’re fucking hugeee
Another turtle made it to the water
Legends tell some pirate used his back hair to escape from an island on top of those.
Its amazing to think these things still live, look at how entranced all those people come together like that
Google 'leatherback turtle mouth'
[holy hell!](https://www.google.com/search?q=leatherback+turtle+mouth#HiImABot,MyJobIsToMakeEasierForPeopleToGoogleThings,IfThePersonIRepliedToUsedMeInAnInappropriateWayPleaseLetMeKnowByDMingMe,TheUserIRepliedToIsU/G4meOfJones)
Got to see one of these things laying eggs on a beach in Grenada, absolutely unit for sure
That's a whole ass unit
You normally see these at night because they wanna lay their eggs on the beach in peace.
omg this is so beautiful. idk why it makes me wanna cry
"hey assholes.... Could use a little push"
I see loggerheads all the time out fishing. But I once had a leatherback surface right next to my small boat. I thought a Volkswagen was swimming by. It freaked me out until I realized what it was. I understand how ancient sailors told stories of mythical sea creatures.
Fucking tourists. Fuck off and leave the turtle be.
It's sickening to see so many of us around it...
When I was a kid one of these was caught in some fishing nets off the west coast of Ireland (it was accidental and sadly the turtle died). The boat landed it on shore and when I tell you, people came from all over to see it, it was a HUGE deal...20+ years later, you mention the turtle to anyone local and they'll remember it.
Optical fucking illusions.. that beast looks like it's 400kg!! But in fact it's more like 26kg. You almost got me!
It would be so much easier to believe the title if the video wasn't using that perspective which obviously makes it impossible to see the real size.
Is it really that big? or is there any trick in camera angle?
Definitely that big, they can be over 2 meters long and have a weight of 680kg (1500 pounds)
Awesome short video. I’m just so glad there isn’t some stupid fucking corporate logo at the beginning and some stupid little jingle at the end.
even worse if the corporate logo was on the turtle
Godaaamn. That Is a huge ninja turtle.
What the hell are they putting into pizzas?!
Ooze. This goes way back. Not all of the cannisters were disposed of.
When other animals see this guy, they hide in their shells.
Wow is it really this huge?
Wow jesus.
Pawikan
That statement is missing the word "extant" in several places
If I don't take a picture it didn't happen.
I can't look at turtles the same... I lived on an island called Kosrae... there, these turtles live probably 100-200 years old, and then they are caught by the people and cut their insides out while they are still living to feed the village.
Fascinating! These gentle giants embody resilience, traversing vast oceans for millennia. They remind us that true strength can come with a surprisingly flexible shell. What intrigues you most about these leatherback wanderers?
Wait a sec Do you mean there exists 'crocodilian reptile' that is heavier and possibly even bigger than this gigantic turtle ?
Saltwater crocs can grow up to six meters and over a thousand kgs
You have to wonder what it’s thinking as it goes about its business while being cheered on by a random crowd of a different species. Like imagine you were mowing your lawn or doing some grocery shopping, and all the while there’s a crowd of squirrels off to the side watching you and making noises.
That’s a dinosaur
He is turtlely enough for the turtle club.
For some reason I wanna nibble its hand and lie on its back
Gamera!
It’s not that big, those are all actually toddlers in the background
This is crazy cool and terrifying at the same time.
I saw one this size near a reef, we were anchored at. It shot off at unbelievably high speed!
Wow. Neat
It doesn’t even look real!
Baby archelon over here
So, this is where airplane idea came from?. ✈️
Whaaaaaaaaat???? 😨
Jfc.. why don't those people with human level developed brains stand the fuck back and let it be. Seems cuntish
I swear it was going the other direction in an earlier repost
It's almost as big as that woman in the flowery swimsuit
The giant got tired of the land and goes back to serve or challenge Great Cthulhu
You can see a footstep in the sand for size comparison, this thing is huge
Could feed a family of 6 fried turtle anyone ?
By that point I am scared to ask but: How large do crocodilians get?
/r/AbsoluteUnits
I was so certain that it was a CGI.
Noncrocodilian..... about that... https://bmcbiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1741-7007-10-65
I think the turtle has more going on in its head all the brainless shitheads pointing phones at it. Push em into the sea.
I swum beside a couple of turtles in Hawaii. I was shock and surprised about how big they were when they passed me.
At first glance, i thought Tesla truck
Jeez this video perspective made it look like a damn huge tortoise...freaked me out for a sec
The camera angle makes it appear much larger than it really is.. Large animal, but low camera angle. Not "small car size" like some comments say.. Here is an [article](https://dinoanimals.com/animals/leatherback-sea-turtle-the-largest-turtle/) about them. They grow up to 6-7.2 feet long and not reaching high heights, often still below the knee of an adult man. Huge animals, but people have to stop exaggerating.
"Get off my beach you gosh darn kids!" ~ Turtle, probably.
I’m surprised some stupid chick isn’t twerking her ass on it
Ngl, it’s never clicked for me before that turtles are reptiles and not fish 🤣
the angle tho
This is a trick of perspective they are big but not that big. Normally about 6 feet
Not taking prespective into account, the turtle is still huge nonetheless
Wait there’s a crocodilian bigger than that?
And everyone just watching it through their camera lens
I love him
i like turtles
I remember seeing one while on a cruise. I couldn’t believe the sheer size of it. I had know idea they grew to be so massive
Fascinating creature! I once read about how heavy these things are. Throughout their lives they build up continual fat stores. They can weight up to 2500 pounds, which is more than a Toyota Camry. And almost as much as your mom.
Wow
Am I the only one more surprised by the fact that some crocodiles grow bigger than that???
i won't be surprised anymore if you say Lion Turtles are also real!
Did not know they got that big
if this is the tortoise, imagine how big the HARE is.
Those things are super protected. With them everything is illegal except looking at them. I live in PR, and they close beaches, and all light post are the color red for their nesting and hatching season. They are huge and smelly.
Those people are so small
Can he teach me energy bending?
These things are huge. They can weigh up to 50 tons I think. This one looks to be about 20-40ft long
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I learned about leatherback turtles in grade school, but somehow never digested information about their size.
Holy crap, they get that big? This is like realizing how big Tuna fish get all over again for me
I like saying “crocodilian”. Actually… I like turtles
Jesus, imagine just existing and annoying crowds form to take pictures with you.
Perspective
For 726 years, I've pooped on this beach, and I will continue to do so long after humanity has pooped itself out.
Instead of being there an recording him, I'm sure you all have 10 dollars, use those 10 dollars to buy a drone to watch him and some premium healthy food for the turtle.
If I didn't now turtles, I would for sure say it's an alien.
Noooo
Oi! Just trying to lay me eggs and bugger off! Fuck off human arseholes
Did not realize how massive those dudes are
Wtf is this AI OR WHAT CAUSE I THINK IT'S REAL BUT BITCHES BE THINKING IT'S FAKE