: either of two sea turtles (genus Lepidochelys of the family Cheloniidae):
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Aside from their diminutive stature, another way the Kemp’s ridley stands out is the fact its females are the only sea turtles that nest during the day.
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Pat Mueller, USA Today, 16 June 2026
North Carolina’s beaches are a nesting ground for multiple species of threatened or endangered sea turtles, including loggerheads, greens, Kemp’s ridleys, leatherbacks and hawksbills, federal officials say.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Kemp’s ridleys primarily nest on Padre Island in Texas and in Mexico, per the National Park Service.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The Kemp’s ridley is still the world’s most vulnerable sea turtle.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
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Pat Mueller, USA Today, 16 June 2026
North Carolina’s beaches are a nesting ground for multiple species of threatened or endangered sea turtles, including loggerheads, greens, Kemp’s ridleys, leatherbacks and hawksbills, federal officials say.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Kemp’s ridleys primarily nest on Padre Island in Texas and in Mexico, per the National Park Service.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The Kemp’s ridley is still the world’s most vulnerable sea turtle.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Ridley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ridley. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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