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1 crore Olive Ridley turtles hatch on Odisha coast

Priya Ranjan Swain Apr 21, 2023

Bhubaneswar: At least 1 crore baby Olive Ridley turtles hatched on Odisha coast in last few days, said sources in the Forest department. It is expected that around 2 crore more baby turtles will hatch on Odisha coast before the…

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COVID-19 boon to Olive Ridley turtles for unhindered mass nesting in Odisha

Sambad English Bureau Apr 6, 2020

Bhubaneswar: In the times of strict lockdown measures by the government for containment of transmission of COVID-19 in human society, the deserted beaches have become a boon to Olive Ridley sea turtles during mass nesting season in Odisha.…

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Olive Ridleys arrive in Odisha again, Experts term ‘rare occurrence’

Sambad English Bureau Apr 19, 2018

Berhampur: In a very rare occurrence, thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles have arrived at Rushikulya River mouth on Odisha coast for mass nesting once again. This is for the first time the endangered sea turtles have turned up for mass…