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Leatherback Turtle Lays Nest in Outer Banks, Group Says It's the First Time Since 2009
Officials fenced the eggs to protect them after the endangered species laid Virginia’s first recorded leatherback nest.
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Virginia's first recorded leatherback nest shows up on a military base, and the eggs are fenced off
A leatherback sea turtle has made history in Virginia, laying the state's first-ever recorded nest of the endangered species. The unexpected nesting site was found on a military base in Virginia Beach, where officials quickly fenced off the area to protect the eggs and reduce the risk of disturbance. What happened? Near Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, officials recently confirmed Virginia's first-ever recorded leatherb…
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