Olive Ridley Turtle
FACTS
- STATUS Vulnerable
- SCIENTIFIC NAME Lepidochelys olivacea
- WEIGHT 75-110 pounds
- LENGTH 24-28 inches
- HABITATS Oceans
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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