the Thai island of Phuket in the absence of the tourists started to settle in the endangered leatherback turtle, reports the Bangkok Post.
Local environmentalists from the national research marine biological center since the beginning of the pandemic counted as 11 clutches of eggs of these rare reptiles. This invasion of the sea giants, even the old-timers can not remember.
“This is a very good sign, because many areas of reproduction of this species disappeared under the onslaught of civilization,” – said the head of the center for Kongkiat Cituations.
According to him, a significant decline in tourist activity has benefited the local ecosystem.
the Leatherback turtle is recognized as the largest of modern. Adults can reach up to two meters and a half in weight and weighs 600 pounds.
