Olive Ridley Sea Turtle vs. Green Sea Turtle

Both reach the Pacific coast as strays. A: Olive-grey, nearly round; six or more side plates in the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle; olive-brown with fanning streaks; four side plates in the Green Sea Turtle. B: A medium, broad head in the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle; a small rounded head in the Green Sea Turtle.

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