If your new, hang out with these guys until you have a shelter. I did that when I was starting out and it saved me and my dodo from a scorpion.

When fighting any beach predators, run twoards the earest turtle. The turtle will save you.

This creature is located near any large body of water. Just walk along any beach, you will definitely find one

When in need of large amounts of keratin most tribes will hunt turtles. Just remember to aim for weak points such as the legs and exposed neck to maximize damage.