turtle nest

collocation in English

meaningsofturtleandnest

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turtle
noun[C]
uk
/ˈtɜː.təl/us
/ˈtɝː.t̬əl/
a reptile that lives in the sea and has a thick shell covering its body into which it can move its head and legs for protection. Turtles come onto land in order to lay ...
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nest
noun[C]
uk
/nest/us
/nest/
a structure built by birds or insects to leave their eggs in to develop, and by some other animals to give birth or ...
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(Definition ofturtleandnestfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Both species of ridley seaturtlenestin large aggregations, a phenomenon called an arribada.
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The island also has aturtlenestmonitoring programme in place.
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Only minimal beach erosion was reported, but hundreds of sea turtle nests were swept away.
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Tours generally end with visiting the turtle nests located on the beach.
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They have also set traps inland and dig up turtle nests.
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Further disturbance to wildlife occurs when tourist guides dig up turtle nests and chase swimming jaguars, tapirs, and otters to give clients better viewing opportunities.
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Sea turtle nests in this area have been monitored and protected since 1988, while an environmental station operates at the town's old school.
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Observations can be made of body pits and tracks signifying considerable hawksbill turtle nesting with several tens of activities in evidence.
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Turtle nests that hatch during the day, are more prone to predators like birds, crab, sea birds, raccoon, ants and other animals on the beach.
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Areas with higher numbers of turtle nests also had higher numbers of ghost crabs, indicating a possible positive correlation between the two.
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Loggerhead turtles are the most common sea turtle species and account for nearly all of the turtle nests in the park.
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Park staff actively assist turtle nesting by removing debris from beaches that might pose an obstacle to adults and hatchlings.
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