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Over 4 lakh Olive Ridley turtles spotted at Gahirmatha beach

Over four lakh Olive Ridley turtles have arrived for nesting in the past five days at Gahirmatha beach in Kendrapara district of Odisha. Since February 27, a total of 4,41,257 turtles have arrived at the beach to lay eggs.

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Published : Mar 4, 2019, 5:39 PM IST

Olive Ridley turtles

Kendrapara (Odisha): Over four lakh Olive Ridley turtles have arrived for nesting in the past five days at Gahirmatha beach here, one of the world's largest rookeries of the endangered species, a forest official said.

The mass nesting at the beach, which is close to the missile test range centre at Wheeler's Island, is likely to continue for another six to seven days, he said.

"Since February 27, a total of 4,41,257 turtles have arrived at the beach to lay eggs. The numbers will be going down in the next few days, but we are expecting the turnout to touch six lakh," said Bimal Prasanna Acharya, the divisional forest officer, Rajnagar Mangrove (wildlife) Division.

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Last year, 6.57 lakh female turtles had turned up on the beach to dig pits and lay eggs, Acharya stated. A 600-metre net barricade has been set up on the beach
to ensure safety of the turtles, he said.

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"The forest officials are keeping a close watch on the beach to prevent dogs and jackals from venturing into the nesting ground. As the site is close to the missile test range, visitors are also barred from entering the area," Acharya added.

Kendrapara (Odisha): Over four lakh Olive Ridley turtles have arrived for nesting in the past five days at Gahirmatha beach here, one of the world's largest rookeries of the endangered species, a forest official said.

The mass nesting at the beach, which is close to the missile test range centre at Wheeler's Island, is likely to continue for another six to seven days, he said.

"Since February 27, a total of 4,41,257 turtles have arrived at the beach to lay eggs. The numbers will be going down in the next few days, but we are expecting the turnout to touch six lakh," said Bimal Prasanna Acharya, the divisional forest officer, Rajnagar Mangrove (wildlife) Division.

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Last year, 6.57 lakh female turtles had turned up on the beach to dig pits and lay eggs, Acharya stated. A 600-metre net barricade has been set up on the beach
to ensure safety of the turtles, he said.

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"The forest officials are keeping a close watch on the beach to prevent dogs and jackals from venturing into the nesting ground. As the site is close to the missile test range, visitors are also barred from entering the area," Acharya added.

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Over 4 lakh Olive Ridley turtles spotted at Gahirmatha beach
         Kendrapara (Odisha), Mar 4 (PTI) Over four lakh Olive
Ridley turtles have arrived for nesting in the past five days
at Gahirmatha beach here, one of the world's largest rookeries
of the endangered species, a forest official said.
         The mass nesting at the beach, which is close to the
missile test range centre at Wheeler's Island, is likely to
continue for another six to seven days, he said.
         "Since February 27, a total of 4,41,257 turtles have
arrived at the beach to lay eggs. The numbers will be going
down in the next few days, but we are expecting the turnout to
touch six lakh," said Bimal Prasanna Acharya, the divisional
forest officer, Rajnagar Mangrove (wildlife) Division.
         Last year, 6.57 lakh female turtles had turned up on
the beach to dig pits and lay eggs, Acharya stated.
         A 600-metre net barricade has been set up on the beach
to ensure safety of the turtles, he said.
         "The forest officials are keeping a close watch on the
beach to prevent dogs and jackals from venturing into the
nesting ground. As the site is close to the missile test
range, visitors are also barred from entering the area,"
Acharya added. PTI COR SKN
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