Leatherback turtle Bella hatches 91.8% of eggs at Ecuador nesting site
A leatherback turtle named Bella has nested in Ecuador and achieved a hatching success rate of 91.8 percent. Despite interference from artificial lighting, the nest produced a strong number of hatchlings. The result suggests leatherbacks may be adjusting to newly used coastal areas. Conservationists stress that the species still faces ongoing threats, making protected nesting habitats essential for future seasons.
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