Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

Olive ridley sea turtles are considered small to medium-sized, typically growing to about 60 to 70 centimeters (24 to 28 inches) in length and weighing between 35 to 50 kilograms (77 to 110 pounds), although some individuals can grow slightly larger.Their shell is heart-shaped, smooth, and somewhat flattened, and has an olive or grayish-green color, which is how they got their name. The shell has a distinctive, smooth texture compared to other sea turtles.Olive ridleys have a relatively small head compared to their body size, with a sharp, beak-like mouth. They have large, strong flippers that help them navigate through the water with efficiency. Their front flippers are particularly adapted for long-distance swimming.

Olive ridley sea turtles are omnivorous, meaning they have a varied diet that includes both plants and animals.Their diet primarily consists of jellyfish, crabs, shrimp, and mollusks (like clams and snails). They also eat seaweed and some forms of seagrass.With their sharp beaks, olive ridleys can catch and consume soft-bodied creatures like jellyfish, which makes them important in regulating jellyfish populations in their habitats.