What is the national fauna of Greece?
The national fauna of Greece is the Caretta caretta, commonly known as the loggerhead sea turtle. It is a marine turtle species found in the warm and temperate waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. The loggerhead sea turtle is the largest hard-shelled sea turtle, with adults reaching up to 150 cm in length and weighing up to 250 kg. They have a reddish-brown carapace and a large head with a powerful jaw. Loggerhead sea turtles are omnivores and feed on a variety of marine animals, including jellyfish, fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. They are also known to consume seagrass and algae. Loggerhead sea turtles are migratory and travel long distances between their nesting and feeding grounds. They are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), due to threats such as habitat loss, hunting, and pollution. Greece has several important nesting beaches for loggerhead sea turtles, and conservation efforts are underway to protect these turtles and their habitats.