Over 100 hawksbill turtle hatchlings emerged from their nest at East Coast Park on the morning of Dec 13, beating the odds as they safely made their way to the open sea. The critically endangered reptiles took their first steps under the watchful eyes of conservation...
Over 100 hawksbill turtle hatchlings emerged from their nest at East Coast Park on the morning of Dec 13, beating the odds as they safely made their way to the open sea.
The hawksbill turtle belongs to one of two marine turtle species found in Singapore’s waters, alongside the green turtle. However, NParks noted that turtle hatchlings face numerous challenges on their journey to the sea, including predators such as shorebirds and crabs, as well as the risk of disorientation caused by artificial light sources.
In its Facebook post, NParks reminded the public that it is illegal to collect the eggs or hatchlings of hawksbill turtles, which are a protected species under Singapore’s Wildlife Act.
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