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DUNGUN, Sept 5 (Bernama) — The licensed turtle egg collectors who discovered a nest of leatherback turtle eggs on Pantai Pasir Putih, Marang last Wednesday are eagerly awaiting the return of the animal, which is expected to land again at the same location in two weeks. Turtle egg collector at the beach, Mohd Amirudin Maznan, 36, said based on previous experience, the world’s largest turtle species is expected to return to lay eggs for the second time after the first landing on the beach, which is located within the Rantau Abang Turtle Sanctuary area, on Tuesday. “Based on the information […]

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