Mass Nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles Begins at Rushikulya Beach
Bhubaneswar: The Rushikulya river mouth beach in Ganjam district has witnessed a massive influx of rare Olive Ridley turtles for their annual mass nesting, with an astounding 11,000-plus turtles arriving on the first day alone. According to the Forest Department, the turtles have started laying eggs near the Batighar temple in Ganjam district. Each Olive…