ridley
/ˈrɪdli/
noun
- A sea turtle of the genus Lepidochelys, especially the Kemp's ridley or olive ridley, known for their relatively small size and mass nesting events called arribadas.
- Scientists are working to protect ridley nesting sites from coastal development.
- Every year, thousands of olive ridley turtles come ashore to nest on the same beach.
- The Kemp's ridley is the most endangered sea turtle species in the world.