This large, thoroughly aquatic turtle rarely comes to land except to bask and sleep and to lay eggs. Males have slightly longer, narrower carapaces than females and enlarged curved claws on the front flippers for gripping the female when mating. Green turtles are primarily herbivorous animals and have serrated jaw surfaces, well suited to feeding on sea grasses and seaweed; some crustaceans and jellyfish may also be eaten. The best feeding grounds, where there are vast underwater pastures of plants, are often far away from the best nesting beaches, and green turtles have evolved astounding migratory habits. The green sea turtle likes the warm waters of tropical and subtropical areas near continental coasts and around islands.
- The Evergreen Foundation

I 'm really luck to have the opportunity to work with sea turtles at a federal research program, so I've gotten to know these guys pretty well over the last year. Though on the threatened species list and suffering from a debilitating disease, they are making a comeback due to protective regulations. They're definitely one of my favorite animals.

To find out more about Marine Turtles go to TurtleTrax

     The world's fastest land animal, the cheetah, is the most unique and specialized member of the cat family and can reach speeds of 70 mph. Unlike other cats, the cheetah has a leaner body, longer legs, and has been referred to as the greyhound of the cats. It is not an aggressive animal, using flight versus fight. With its weak jaws and small teeth, the price it paid for speed, it cannot fight larger predators to protect its kill or young.
- Cheetah Conservation Fund

Cheetah's are really neat animals. I got to pet one once and all it did was purr.  You know, the ancient Egyptians used to have them as pets. . . It could work but I'm pretty sure it's illegal. . .