Loggerhead turtle Yoshi reaches Australia, swimming 37,000km from SA

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Loggerhead turtle Yoshi reaches Australia, swimming 37,000km from SA
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“This cold-blooded reptile has outdone the journey of any marine animal.”

in Cape Town in 2017, has recorded the longest journey of a tracked animal after arriving in Australian waters., officials said Yoshi has become an international celebrity after travelling more than 37,000km to reach Australia.It is believed she may be returning to her “natal beach” to lay eggs.She maintained an average of 48km a day.

The aquarium said it is a strong possibility the battery of her tag may soon run out, but added that Australian officials had agreed to be on standby if she nests on an Australian beach. The successful rehabilitation of Yoshi has resulted in the aquarium establishing a turtle rescue programme which will focus on rehabilitating and releasing hundreds of turtles every year.

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