Hasbun, Carlos Roberto 



Kemp's Ridley Turtle rLepidochelvs kempi) 



U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

 Gladys Porter Zoo 

 Brownsville, Texas USA 



This poster provides basic and general information about the 

 protection program for the Kemp's ridley ( Lepidochelys kempi ) at 

 Rancho Nuevo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. 



By means of two graphics showing the numbers of relocated 

 nests per season, the numbers of hatchlings released per season 

 and the percentage of hatch per season, an attempt is made to 

 present the course being taken by this species. 



Despite having relocated fewer nests per season from 1978 to 

 1986, the number of released hatchlings has remained relatively 

 constant. The hatch rate has increased over time, especially in 

 the last three years. 



The photographs illustrate the various activities that have 

 been undertaken to conserve this species. 



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