1. Olive Ridley Turtle
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2. Lepidochelys olivacea
Domain: Eukarya
Kingdom :Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptailia
Order: Testudines
Family: Cheloniidae
Genus:Lepidochelys
Species: Olivacea
Lepidochelys olivacea

3. Olive Ridleys are side neck turtles and closely related to crocodiles and birds

4. -Marine Turtle Specialist Group (MTSG) says that there has been a 50% reduction in population size since the 1960s, and although their have been some small raises in population in nesting areas, the population is still in trouble.
Extrinsic Reason for endangerment: dogs,jackals, hyenas, sea gulls, pedestrians.
Intrinsic reasons: They have to nest on land and the hatchlings have to find their way to the ocean.

5. Work Cited
"Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) - Office of Protected Resources - NOAA Fisheries." NOAA :: National Marine Fisheries Service. 23 Sep <
"Olive Ridley sea turtle Fact Sheet." U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Home. 23 Sep <
"Olive Ridley." Florida Travel and Vacation Guides, Hotels, Beaches, Islands, Resorts, . 23 Sep <