A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye and normally occurs as part of the ageing process. When you develop a cataract, light is unable to pass directly through your lens to the retina, resulting in blurred vision. Cataracts are removed by surgery.
Smallest Size of Turtle Species. The prize for the smallest turtle species in the world goes to the speckled padloper tortoise (Homopus signatus). This tiny terrestrial turtle, also known as the speckled cape tortoise, travels along narrow trails and pathways in Namaqualand, South Africa. In fact, the term âpadloperâ means trail walker.
The leatherback is the largest species of sea turtle. Measuring 2â3 meters (6â9 ft) in length, and 1-1.5 m (3â5 ft) in width, weighing up to 700 kilograms (1500 lb). Other species are smaller, being mostly 60â120 cm (2â4 ft) and proportionally narrower.