sentence: Sea turtles lay their eggs on dry, sandy beaches.
sentences_before: Turtles lay eggs, like other reptiles, which are slightly soft and leathery. The eggs of the largest species are spherical, while the eggs of the rest are elongated.
sentences_after: Turtles can take many years to reach breeding age, and in many cases breed every few years rather than annually.
concept_name: sea turtle
headings: Turtle Ecology and life history
categories: Living fossils