Olive Ridley turtles: Endangered lives
Odisha takes its first step towards promoting turtle tourism
The state held its first Olive Ridley turtle festival to give way to eco-tourism and in turn conserve turtles
Turtle turnaround
An initiative driven by fishing communities in Odisha has not only given the endangered Olive Ridley turtles a new lease of life, but has also …
Tagged Oliver Ridleys return to Gahirmatha after a decade
Around 4.6 lakh turtles have already laid eggs at Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, while their mass nesting started in February
Over 150 turtles found dead on Odisha beach
The Oliver Ridley turtles arrive in large numbers to lay eggs on the state's shores
Olive Ridley turtles disoriented, lay eggs in villages away from nesting sites
Such turtles are at risk of being attacked by jackals and dogs or dying of dehydration
Olive Ridley turtles return to nest at Odisha sanctuary after two years
DRDO switches off lights at the missile test range nearby to help draw female turtles back to the beach
Olive Ridley turtles give Gahirmatha beach a miss this year
Last year, around 400,000 turtles had nested at the beach in Bhitarkanika National Park during four-day arribada in March
Bichitrapur and Kirtania ports will endanger Olive Ridleys
Odisha forest department says ship movement will disturb turtle habitat
International Albinism Awareness Day celebrates those with rare genetic condition
‘Made To Shine’ — the chosen theme for this year’s International Albinism Awareness Day — celebrates the …