1. plural of ridley; small to medium-sized sea turtles with heart-shaped shells
Usage: zoological

Examples

• Kemp’s ridleys are among the most endangered sea turtles in the world.
• The beach serves as a nesting site for olive ridleys.
• Marine biologists tagged several ridleys to track their migration patterns.
• Oil spills pose a serious threat to ridleys and other sea turtle species.
• The sanctuary protects both Kemp’s ridleys and olive ridleys during nesting season.
• Ridleys typically nest on sandy beaches along warm coastlines.