Nearly 2 crore hatchlings of endangered Olive Ridley turtle made their way to sea from Odisha beachtravelUpdated: Jun 08, 2020 10:33 ISTMillions of Olive Ridley hatchlings have crawled their way to the sea over the past month after emerging from eggs at the Garhirmatha sanctuary here, marking the culmination of the annual sojourn of the endangered species to the Odisha island. “According to an estimate by officials, nearly two crore turtles have emerged and found their way to the Bay of Bengal. As there was barely any disturbance, the number of hatchlings this year was considerably higher,” Dash said. Olive Ridley turtles have a high mortality rate, with just one in thousand growing into an adult, Dash explained. “It’s a rare visual treat as the delicate hatchlings with mothers nowhere in sight generate a hissing noise, creating a soothing cacophony.

Source: Hindustan Times June 08, 2020 05:03 UTC