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Only 1 in 2,000 Baby Turtles Survive Hatching Journey

4/8/2025

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Witness the miracle of life as Andrew Lomakin captures the enchanting moment of baby green turtles hatching on Heron Island, part of the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef. Having previously seen the mothers lay their precious eggs, he now reveals the harsh reality: only one in 2,000 hatchlings will survive the perilous journey ahead.

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Witness the miracle of life as Andrew Lomakin captures the enchanting moment of baby green turtles hatching on Heron Island, part of the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef. Having previously seen the mothers lay their precious eggs, he now reveals the harsh reality: only one in 2,000 hatchlings will survive the perilous journey ahead.