During the breeding season, a female leatherback turtle will return to a sandy beach in the same reg

During the breeding season, a female leatherback turtle will return to a sandy beach in the same region where she was born.  At night, when the chances of predation are lowest, she will haul herself up onto the sand, dig a pit, and lay her eggs.  She may lay up to nine clutches of over one hundred eggs, with nine days passing in between the laying of each clutch.  

Nesting season is the only time adult leatherbacks will be found on the land, and the animals will consist only of females.  Once a male leatherback has entered the sea, he will never leave it.