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Watch a cute baby 'Olive Ridley' turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) takes its first steps towards water. What looks like the longest walk from sand to sea, for this hatchling, the instinct for survival gets it into the water. It's an awe-inspiring moment when the baby turtle climbs over the fence. The Olive Ridley's are marked 'Vulnerable' as per IUCN's Red List. A hidden gem in the state of Orissa, Rushikulya Beach is a quietude place ideal to relax and enjoy some solitude. This Beach is not visited by a large number of people, hence you can visit this beach to get away from the hustle-bustle of daily life. Rushikulya Beach is a great place to unwind and enjoy the beauties of nature. The shimmering blue water and the clean sand makes for a picture-perfect place where you can also witness the