Once again, Olive Ridley turtles are surfacing on the Rushikulya beach to lay their eggs in large numbers. This year, in contrast to their usual nocturnal behavior, the turtles are depositing their eggs on the beach during the day. One of the most well-known nesting locations of these aquatic creatures in India is Rushikulya in the state of Odisha.
Hundreds of the species emerge on the ocean floor to hatch their eggs, which they bury in the sand. It’s estimated that each nest produces 80 to 100 turtle eggs on average.
Olive Ridley turtles from the Rushikulya rookery were filmed on Friday, February 24, and Forest Service noted that they had returned to the shore “after a gap of two years.”
According to post caption, “Odisha welcomes its annual guests. The mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtle has begun at Rushikulya rookery…. It’s happening at day time again, after a gap of two years. Swagatam”
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Odisha welcomes its annual guests. The mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtle has begun at Rushikulya rookery….
It’s happening at day time again, after a gap of two years. Swagatam🙏 pic.twitter.com/GXzzbQ0Pds— Susanta Nanda (@susantananda3) February 24, 2023
The video has received more than 113K views, several likes and reactions.
People Reactions:
It's great to see Susant….
Is there any scientific reason that our beloved Olive Ridley turtles come to their (our) preferable land in Odisha every year. Excuse me if the answer is that it is related to climatic conditions.
— sidharth nanda (@sidinmum) February 24, 2023
#oliveridleyturtle have time and again chosen us, it's our responsibility 2 repay the trust . Collectively need #habitat protection.
— Amish Mathur (@mysticamis) February 24, 2023
Welcome buddies.. happy nesting… 🥰
— Roll No. 20 (@doc_roll20) February 24, 2023
Wow! What a scene to witness 🖤
So pleasing to watch 🙏
— Ramasarma Adivarahasarma (@ImRam_87) February 24, 2023
Can we not restrict entry of public on the beach during these times.
— Deepak Kumar (@DeepakFISB) February 25, 2023
Beautiful work sir .
Keep it up— vinit (@vinit72479177) February 25, 2023
@Naveen_Odisha Sir,They need to be protected and taken care off very well by officials concerned,so they keep returning again and again.
— Narayan Mahadevan (@tmnarayan) February 24, 2023
Wonderful
— Amit (@sujanian1208) February 24, 2023
Welcome 🥰❤️
— Simran Kakkar (@SimranKakkar9) February 24, 2023
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Beautiful sight
— Kiko Saral (@Kikosaral) February 24, 2023
The Olive Ridley turtle’s yearly occurrence, according to the Indian Coast Guard, starts in November or December and lasts until April or May. The nesting period, however, has only recently been noticed. It apparently usually starts around the middle or the beginning of February. According to reports, the endangered species prefers narrow beaches and estuaries for egg-laying. A single mature female may produce 100–110 eggs on average in each clutch.
The majority of an Olive Ridley turtle’s life is spent in the water. They require between five and seven days to deposit their eggs after emerging from the sea.
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