Turtle wins miracle fight for survival
Updated 18.29 Tue Nov 20 2007
A miracle is quietly taking place in Mexico.
After decades of over-hunting on the shores of the Pacific ocean, the Olive Ridley turtle has been rescued from the brink of extinction.
The Olive Ridley turtle has been brought back from the brink of extinction
Co-operation between the local community in La Escobilla and the central Government has secured its future.
Local inititives to protect turtle nests and encouraging tourists to watch the annual hatching have boosted conservation funds.
It now seems this species of turtle will have a safe future in the hands of the local community.
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