Atlantic Ridley
Scientific Name: Lepidochelys kempii
Most Atlantic ridleys found in North Carolina are in shallow water and high-salinity sounds. They are carnivorous, feeding primarily on marine invertebrates. It is considered the most endangered sea turtle in the world. The Atlantic Ridley is the smallest turtle in the Atlantic Ocean
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