OLIVE RIDLEY
QUICK FACTS
Common Name: Olive Ridley
Scientific Name: Lepidochelys olivacea
Type: Reptiles
Diet: Omnivore
Life Span: 50 Years
Size: Up to 2 feet
Weight: Up to 110 pounds
Status: Endangered/Threatened
Scientific Name: Lepidochelys olivacea
Type: Reptiles
Diet: Omnivore
Life Span: 50 Years
Size: Up to 2 feet
Weight: Up to 110 pounds
Status: Endangered/Threatened
DID YOU KNOW?
The name for this sea turtle is tied to the color of its shell—an olive green hue. They are currently the most abundant of all sea turtles. Their vulnerable status comes from the fact that they nest in a very small number of places, and therefore any disturbance to even one nest beach could have huge repercussions on the entire population.
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