Tamil Nadu sets new record in turtle conservation

Category : Wildlife | Location : Tamil Nadu  | Posted on 2023-05-22 02:24:17


Tamil Nadu sets new record in turtle conservation

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has set an all-time record in Olive Ridley turtle nesting this year as the forest department has collected 2.17 lakh eggs and released over 1.74 lakh hatchlings till date. The number may further go up as thousands of eggs are still in incubation at different hatcheries.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/may/22/state-sets-new-record-in-turtle-conservation-2577361.html