This item is an adult Loggerhead replica that was originallty created for the NOAA (National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration) located in Honolulu, Hawaii. So accurate, it's used in education. The carapace (shell) is hard, the skin, flippers, and head are created in a softer material that is strong, yet resilient. Each one is pulled from art molds, and custom painted to client's requirements.