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IAS Officer Supriya Shares Video of Turtle Species Dating Back to Dinosaur Era

Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Supriya Sahu recently provided an uplifting update highlighting Tamil Nadu’s dedication to safeguarding Olive Ridley turtles. Sahu shared a captivating video documenting the remarkable journey of newly hatched Olive Ridleys, shedding light on the conservation efforts in the region.

The video showcases workers delicately releasing the hatchlings into the sea in Chennai. In a detailed post on social media, Sahu emphasized the ancient lineage of this turtle species, tracing back over 200 million years to the time of dinosaurs. She also shared fascinating insights, revealing that these tiny turtles utilize a temporary “egg tooth” to crack open their shells.

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“Goosebumps to see these tiny baby turtles making their first voyage into the sea from our Forest Department Olive ridley turtle hatchery at the Besant Nagar Beach in Chennai. To realize that these turtle species date back to the time of the dinosaurs, over 200 million years ago is startling. So many incredible facts about these brave babies that will leave you speechless. Hatchlings use a temporary “egg tooth” or carbuncle to break open the shell. Eggs usually hatch in 45-60 days and babies emerge digging through the sand when their head comes out first. They also have a yolk sac on their belly to provide nutrients for them to swim and travel when released back into the sea. Miracle of nature truly #turtles,” Ms. Sahu wrote on social media.

Sahu’s post has garnered a range of reactions from internet users, with many expressing admiration and hope for the well-being of the hatchlings in their oceanic habitat.

One user commented, “Wow, great narration, ma’am. Hope and pray that the hatchlings stay safe & healthy in the seas.”

Srushti Sharma

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