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How often does she nest?

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How often does she nest?

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A Female Leatherback will nest once every 2 to 3 years. When it is her nesting year she will put down 7 to 10 nests at 10 to 12 day intervals. The amount of nests is dependent on the age/size of the turtle. The larger/older the turtle the more eggs she is able to store inside her.