Turtle ReservationsBridgett Bradberry

FactsThere are 5 different nesting spots in

NicaraguaOlive Ridley’s and Hawksbill (2011)

We will most likely see Olive Ridley’s

CarnivorousJellyfish, snails, crabs, shrimps, algae, seaweed

Preyed on byCrabs, raccoons, pigs, snakes, birds, sharks

Olive Ridley Facts2-2.5 feet

50 years old in wild

Up to 100 pounds

Endangered

Nesting FactsFemales lay about 100 eggs up to 3 times a

year (June-December)

50-60 days to hatch

Hatchlings use wind and tide to help them reach the beach

1/3 of hatchlings make it to the ocean

Conservations & ReservationsEmployees patrol beaches to collect eggs of

endangered nesting groundsThey help reduce the poaching of the eggs,

which are sold to restaurants in Leon and Managua

Once eggs are hatching and the hatchlings are out, staff releases them into the ocean

We can help save them too!