Olive ridley sea turtle

The olive ridley is a small sea turtle that loves warm ocean waters, especially in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It's one of the most common sea turtles, though its numbers are declining. These turtles get their name from the olive-green color of their heart-shaped shell.

• Second smallest of all sea turtle species.
• Prefers tropical and warm ocean waters worldwide.
• Named for the olive hue of its smooth shell.