Leatherback turtle nest hatches on Kata Beach
Leatherback turtle nest hatches on Kata Beach
PHUKET: A total of 29 baby leatherback turtles broke through the sand and made their way into the sea at Kata Beach last night (Feb 26), as a large gathering of well-wishers stood back to watch.
Saturday 27 February 2021, 01:51PM
A baby leatherback turtle makes its way across the sand at Kata Beach last night (Feb 27). Photo: DMCR
In total, 34 baby leatherback turtles hatched at Kata Beach last night (Feb 27). Photo: DMCR
Local residents started gathering at beach again yesterday evening. Photo: DMCR
The crowd was kept back from the nest site and a path that had been cleared to the sea. Photo: DMCR
‘Supermum’ leatherback turtle lays eggs at Thai Muang
‘Supermum’ leatherback turtle lays eggs at Thai Muang
PHUKET: Marine wildlife officers believe that a large leatherback turtle that laid a nest on Thai Muang Beach in Phang Nga last night is that same turtle that has laid four other nests in the area, including on Phuket’s Kata Beach on Jan 1.
Monday 8 February 2021, 11:14AM
The large leatherback turtle that laid a nest on Thai Muang Beach in Phang Nga last night (Feb 7) is believed to now have laid five nests in the area since laying its first nest on Kata Beach on Jan 1. Photo: DMCR
New leatherback turtle nest found at Thai Muang
New leatherback turtle nest found at Thai Muang
PHUKET: Marine wildlife officers have discovered a new leatherback turtle nest on Thai Muang Beach and relocated the eggs to a designated safe area and installed a fence around the new site to protect them.
A total of 70 fertile eggs were found in the nest. Photo: DMCR
Officers were called to the beach at about 3am. Photo: DMCR
Officers found the nest buried some 75cm deep in the sand. Photo; DMCR
Officers found the nest buried some 75cm deep in the sand. Photo; DMCR