noun
- a type of sea turtle, especially Kemp’s ridley or the olive ridley
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The Kemp’s ridley is the world’s most endangered sea turtle.
- Olive ridley turtles nest on beaches in Costa Rica.
- Conservation efforts have helped protect ridley populations.
- The ridley turtle was named after Richard M. Kemp.
- Scientists track ridley migration patterns using satellite tags.
- Beach protection is crucial for ridley nesting sites.