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An adult Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) slowly moves across the sandy shores of Rushikulya Beach in Odisha, one of India's most important sea turtle nesting sites. Using its powerful rear flippers, the turtle carefully excavates a nesting chamber in the sand, preparing a secure location for its eggs. This remarkable behaviour is part of the species' annual nesting cycle, during which thousands of female Olive Ridleys return to the Odisha coastline. The footage highlights the patience, strength, and instinctive precision involved in creating a nest, offering a rare glimpse into one of nature's most extraordinary reproductive journeys.
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