Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip
A rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Rhossi is being flown 5,000 miles from Wales to the Gulf of Mexico after being nursed back to health at the Anglesey Sea Zoo. The journey is a complex operation that requires careful planning to ensure Rhossi's safety and comfort. The successful release of Rhossi back into the wild could be a significant step towards the survival of the species, which is the rarest sea turtle in the world.
- ▪Rhossi was found on a Welsh beach in December 2023, cold-stunned and barely alive, and has been cared for by the Anglesey Sea Zoo for over two years.
- ▪The turtle's journey involves a helicopter ride from Anglesey to London, followed by a cargo flight to Houston, Texas, and requires special temperature-controlled equipment to prevent dehydration.
- ▪The Anglesey Sea Zoo hopes that Rhossi's release will contribute to the survival of the Kemp's ridley sea turtle species, which lays its eggs on only two beaches in Mexico and Texas.
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Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' tripImage caption, Rhossi the sea turtle has to travel thousands of miles by plane to get homeByChris DeardenBBC WalesPublished2 minutes agoA rare turtle that washed up on a Welsh beach is being flown 5,000 miles (8,047km) back home to the Gulf of Mexico.Rhossi the Kemp's ridley sea turtle was found close to death in December 2023, and has been nursed back to health by staff at the Anglesey Sea Zoo.Now, conservationists have begun a carefully co-ordinated operation to fly him across the Atlantic ocean, making sure he does not dry out along the way."For his skin, we use KY Jelly - better known as a sex lubricant - because it's gentle on the eyes," said Matt Davidson, curator of Anglesey Sea Zoo.Image source, Anglesey Sea…
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