Con Dao National Park records the birth of 17 albino turtles for the first time

On October 27, the Con Dao National Park Management Board announced that it had just recorded a particularly rare case of 17 albino turtles being born in the same nest. A rare feat in the conservation of a rare sea turtle species that is facing the risk of extinction.

An albino turtle was just born in Con Dao National Park. (Photo: Con Dao National Park)

In the Hon Cau area, conservation staff of Con Dao National Park recorded a nest of 78 turtle eggs that hatched into 56 baby turtles, including 17 albino turtles with ivory shells and clear pink eyes, demonstrating the miracle of nature.

17 albino turtles were born in the same nest. (Photo: Con Dao National Park)

Albinism in sea turtles is an extremely rare genetic mutation, occurring in only 1/100,000 to 1/150,000 individuals. Every year, Con Dao National Park still records a few turtle nests with albino individuals, but most of them have congenital defects and have difficulty surviving in the wild.

An albino turtle is about to be released into the wild.

Normal baby turtle.

This time, 17 albino turtles were found to be healthy, with active red eyes. They are considered a priceless gift from the ocean, raising hope for the enduring vitality of sea turtles.

This event is good news biologically and once again shows the significance of conservation work. In the face of the challenges of climate change, ocean pollution and illegal hunting of sea turtles, each small creature that is reborn is truly a symbol of faith, responsibility and love for nature.

According to Nhan Dan Newspaper

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