Wildlife of Cape Verde across the Atlantic to breed from May to October. The most prominent species is the endangered loggerhead sea turtle ("Caretta caretta"). Other species of turtle are the hawksbill sea turtle ("Eretmochelys imbricate") which is critically endangered; the green sea turtle ("Chelonia mydas"), endangered; leatherback sea turtle ("Dermochelys coriacea") and olive ridley sea turtle ("Lepidochelys olivacea"). Hunting of sea turtles remains prevalent per an UNEP report, however turtle conservation measures began in 2008. Eighteen species of whales and dolphins have been recorded in the waters of the Cape Verde archipelago. The area is cited as one of two known breeding grounds
Creature of statute Creature of statute A creature of statute (also known as creature of the state) is a legal entity, such as a corporation, created by statute. Creatures of statute may include municipalities and other artificial legal entities or relationships. Thus, when a statute in some fashion requires the formation of a corporate body—often for governmental purposes—such bodies when formed are known as "creatures of statute." The same concept is also expressed with the phrase "creature of the state." The term "creature of statute" is most common to the United States. In the United Kingdom, these bodies are simply called statutory corporations