I have been reading the blogs of Kelly and Chris down on Juno beach, as they begin to monitor the nesting season of leatherbacks in Florida. There are many cool things about leatherbacks: size, colour, lack of bony carapace, etc. One of the most surprising aspects of nesting leatherbacks is their loud breathing. Chris and Kelly have recorded some examples. Many people have suggested that these sounds are uncouth, but I think it just adds to the aura of attraction that leatherbacks enjoy.