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Nesting in the dirt, a very determined turtle!

Turtle Team · June 2, 2023 ·

Remember this fabulous, determined Flatback from November who nested

across the road from the boat ramp at Shoal Point?

We are very happy to share that 55 days later, her eggs that were relocated to a more suitable location have hatched, and she had an amazing 100% success rate with 46 empty shells left behind. A few stragglers were found stuck in some roots and safely released.

What a great outcome despite the intense rain and massive high tides! ????????????

(All turtle monitoring activities are carried out under permit from the Qld Turtle Conservation Project)

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