Herons make a meal of young green turtles along their journey to the ocean

By Australian Geographic February 25, 2020
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Not all turtles make it to the ocean thanks to the nankeen night heron.

After hatching on land, young green turtles scurry their way to the ocean, but it’s hardly a smooth trip. Along the way they face fierce predators, including the nankeen night heron.

Footage courtesy of Natural History New Zealand.