Odisha: 42-kg turtle of rare variety found during construction

A rare turtle, weighing 42 kgs, was found during the construction of Biju Expressway near Bhimkhoj Pada Road in Dharamgarh.

Kalahandi: A turtle of a rare variety was found on Saturday during the construction of Biju Expressway near Bhimkhoj Pada Road in Dharamgarh of Kalahandi district.

42-kg turtle of rare variety found during construction

Later, forest officials reached the spot and rescued the 42-kilogram turtle.

Odisha is also famous for Olive Ridley turtle and the state is home to over 90 per cent of India's turtle population.