VOICED : Detras de las huellas de las tortugas lora en Costa Rica

The video discusses the birth and release of olive ridley turtles in Costa Rica, highlighting the threats they face, such as egg poaching due to their perceived aphrodisiac properties. Conservation efforts, including armed patrols and educational initiatives, are helping to protect these endangered turtles. The video also covers the collection of turtle eggs by wildlife refuge guards and the low survival rate of hatchlings.

Where are the newly hatched olive ridley turtles released?

• Hawaii, USA

• Great Barrier Reef, Australia

• Galapagos Islands

• Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

What is one of the main reasons for the decline in olive ridley turtle populations in the 1950s and 1960s?

• Habitat destruction

• Egg poaching for aphrodisiac properties

• Climate change

• Pollution

What measures are taken at Playa Hermosa to protect turtle nests?

• Building fences around nests

• Using drones for monitoring

• Installing surveillance cameras

• Armed patrols at night

Why is it important to educate new generations about nature conservation?

• To increase tourism

• To ensure future protection of natural resources

• To reduce taxes

• To promote urban development

What is the estimated survival rate of hatchlings to adulthood?

• One in a hundred

• One in a thousand

• One in ten thousand

• One in a million