The Olive Ridley Turtle can be found in many tropical areas of the world, including El Salvador. This species has been spotted laying eggs in Salvadoran beaches each year, particularly in la Barra de Santiago beach, which is why it is key in ecotourism, as it allows people to witness something very unique.
Female Olive Ridleys’ way of nesting is unlike any other nesting process, because hundredths to thousands of them gather off shore, simultaneously come ashore to nest and then they lay their eggs, a process known as “arribada” (Spanish for “arrival”).
The reason why they are called Olive Ridley turtles is because they have a particular coloring in their heart-shaped shell; it starts out great when they hatch, but this color turns to olive green when the animal is an adult. This reptile is one of the smallest species of sea turtles, as adults tend to be 60 and 70 centimeters long, and weight around 36 to 49 kilograms. This species’ conservation status is currently threatened. This is due to the killing of samples and collection of eggs in the nesting site. The Olive Ridley turtle’s circumstances need to improve so that it does not become and officially endangered species.
Olive Ridley Turtle
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The Olive Ridley Turtle can be found in many tropical areas of the world, including El Salvador. This species has been spotted laying eggs in Salvadoran beaches each year, particularly in la Barra de Santiago beach, which is why it is key in ecotourism, as it allows people to witness something very unique.
Female Olive Ridleys’ way of nesting is unlike any other nesting process, because hundredths to thousands of them gather off shore, simultaneously come ashore to nest and then they lay their eggs, a process known as “arribada” (Spanish for “arrival”).
The reason why they are called Olive Ridley turtles is because they have a particular coloring in their heart-shaped shell; it starts out great when they hatch, but this color turns to olive green when the animal is an adult. This reptile is one of the smallest species of sea turtles, as adults tend to be 60 and 70 centimeters long, and weight around 36 to 49 kilograms. This species’ conservation status is currently threatened. This is due to the killing of samples and collection of eggs in the nesting site. The Olive Ridley turtle’s circumstances need to improve so that it does not become and officially endangered species.
