Did You Know That The Number Of Eggs In A Turtle N..

Did you know that the number of eggs in a turtle nest, known as a clutch, varies depending on the species?

Most species lay eggs once a year; a few species lay every other year, and some species lay more than twice in a single nesting season.

Depending on the species and size of the turtle, sea turtles typically lay between six and ten clutches of eggs per clutch that contain between 80-180 eggs. The largest sea turtle—the Leatherback turtles—lay approximately 110 eggs per clutch. Meanwhile, the Hawksbill turtles produce the largest clutches, with up to 140-160 eggs in a nest!

Females River terrapins typically lay about 25-35 eggs each season. The largest river terrapin clutch ever recorded consisted of 43 eggs. Meanwhile, tortoises on the other hand will result in the fertilisation of up to 30 eggs, however, these will not be laid in a single clutch.

Credit: The Raine Island Recovery Project, Department of Environment & Heritage Protection.



Did you know that the number of eggs in a turtle nest, known as a clutch, varies depending on the species?

Most species lay eggs once a year; a few species lay every other year, and some species lay more than twice in a single nesting season.

Depending on the species and size of the turtle, sea turtles typically lay between six and ten clutches of eggs per clutch that contain between 80-180 eggs. The largest sea turtle—the Leatherback turtles—lay approximately 110 eggs per clutch. Meanwhile, the Hawksbill turtles produce the largest clutches, with up to 140-160 eggs in a nest!

Females River terrapins typically lay about 25-35 eggs each season. The largest river terrapin clutch ever recorded consisted of 43 eggs. Meanwhile, tortoises on the other hand will result in the fertilisation of up to 30 eggs, however, these will not be laid in a single clutch.

Credit: The Raine Island Recovery Project, Department of Environment & Heritage Protection.

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The Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia was established in October 2011. The aim of the society is to bring about the recovery of depleted wild populations of turtles, with particular reference to freshwater turtles, in Malaysia through partnerships with like-minded organizations, individuals and local communities as well as through its own programs.

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