From the archive record
An Olive Ridley Turtle lays eggs on a moonlit night at Rushikuliya beach in Orissa, India. Feel privileged to view this rare insight into the private life of the Ridley Turtle! The Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), also known as the Pacific Ridley, is one of the smallest species of sea turtle. It is named for the olive-green color of its heart-shaped shell Costa Rica is the one of the most important nesting sites. Ostional Beach in Guanacaste Province has the highest monthly concentration of these turtles. The "arribadas"—mass arrival and nesting—occur every month. October and November features the highest nesting rates (approximately 200 turtles per hour). This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD im