DUNGUN, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Pantai Rantau Abang here has once again drawn attention as a leatherback turtle, the world's largest turtle species, came ashore to lay eggs in the early hours of this morning
General : Rantau Abang Draws Another Leatherback Turtle To Its Shores
leatherback turtlePenyu belimbing, Perikanan, Adna
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A leatherback turtle was recorded landing on Terengganu's coast, laying 48 eggs, bringing the total to 313 since September.
- This was the fifth leatherback turtle landing on Terengganu's coast since September.
- The turtle laid 48 eggs, which were moved to a hatchery for protection.
- The latest nest had a track measuring 2.1 meters wide and 15 meters long.
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