olive ridley: Carnivorous smallest sea turtle
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Olive ridleys?
1. It is the smallest sea turtle.
2. The olive ridley is mostly carnivorous.- Published on 30 Dec 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
- Olive ridleys are the smallest of the sea turtles, weighing up to 100 pounds (45 kilograms) and reaching only about 2 feet (65 centimeters) in shell length.
- Olive ridleys have nesting sites all over the world especially on tropical and subtropical beaches.
- During nesting, they use the wind and the tide to help them reach the beach.
- Females lay about a hundred eggs, but may nest up to three times a year.
- The nesting season is from June to December.
- They feed on jellyfish, snails, crabs, and shrimp.
- They will occasionally eat algae and seaweed as well.
