TNPSC Thervupettagam

Nesting of Olive Ridley

February 19 , 2021 1184 days 894 0
  • The mass nesting of the Olive Ridley turtles has begun in Puducherry coastline.
  • Puducherry coastline is among the migratory route to Odisha which are used by these turtles.
  • The coastline is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
  • These turtles commonly known as Pacific ridely sea turtle.
  • Its IUCN status is vulnerable. 
  • It is also listed in Appendix I of CITES.

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