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
Loggerhead shrike these birds gravitate towards areas of shorter vegetation. Loggerhead shrikes have been repeatedly observed killing prey larger than themselves by spearing the neck or head of the animal and twisting. The speed at which this occurs causes a whiplash injury to the animal. The neck strength of the shrikes compensates, making their talon weakness inconsequential. (source: https://www.afp.com/en/news/2265/head-turning-violence-helps-tiny-songbirds-kill-big-prey-study-doc-18u9wy1 ) Although loggerhead shrikes are passerines, they are a predatory species that hunt during the day. They primarily eat insects, but also consume arachnids, reptiles, amphibians, rodents, bats and small birds. The size of prey ranges from 0.001 g insects to 25 g