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This footage captures olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) coming ashore on an Odisha beach to burrow nests and lay their eggs during the nesting season. The turtles can be seen carefully digging nest pits in the sand using their flippers before depositing eggs, a process that reflects an ancient and instinct-driven reproductive ritual. The calm, determined movements of the turtles highlight the vulnerability and resilience of this endangered marine species. In the background, tourists can be observed watching and photographing the nesting turtles, illustrating the growing human presence around sensitive wildlife events. Odisha’s coastline, especially areas such as Gahirmatha and nearby beaches, is globally significant for olive ridley nesting, including mass nesting events kno
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