Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Shaped Pillow | Endangered Sea Turtle Plush

Meet the home decor that is small, scrappy, and fighting for its life in the Gulf of Mexico: the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Shaped Pillow from Soon To Be Mythical. This isn't just a cushion; it's a huggable tribute to the rarest and most endangered sea turtle species on Earth. Shaped like the Lepidochelys kempii, this pillow captures the olive-grey shell and heart-shaped carapace without the need for a sandy beach. It’s soft enough to squeeze when you think about oil spills, cute enough to be the star of your own personal "arribada" (mass nesting), and shaped perfectly for floating through your living room currents.

Important: Due to shipping logistics (and the Turtle's specific Gulf habitat), this product is available in the US only.

🧵 Pillow Specs

☁️ 100% Soft Polyester: All the comfort, none of the ghost nets.
📏 3 Sizes Available: Small (10″), Medium (16″), Large (22")—from "hatchling" to "full-grown adult" (they are the smallest sea turtles, so this is accurate).
📐 Thickness: 3″–5″ (7.6–12.7 cm) of plush support.
🎨 One-Sided Print: Features a detailed Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle graphic on the front, pure white on the back.
🤐 Sealed Design: No zipper to scratch your face while you nap.
🧼 Care: Spot wash with warm water (they live in the ocean, but keep the pillow dry).

💚 Why It’s Tragically Perfect

• The "Arribada" Vibe: Kemp's Ridleys are famous for synchronized mass nesting events called "arribadas." Buy ten of these pillows and recreate the magic on your bed. (We won't judge).

• Daytime Drama: Unlike other turtles that nest at night to hide, these bold little guys nest in broad daylight. This pillow is perfect for people who also prefer to nap while the sun is up.

• Gallows Decor: A conversation starter that pivots from "Is that a turtle?" to "Actually, it's a Kemp's Ridley, and they nearly went extinct in the 80s due to egg harvesting" instantly.

📉 Endangered Stats

Let’s talk about the Gulf Survivor:

• Critically Endangered: It is the most endangered sea turtle in the world.

• Gulf Local: They live almost exclusively in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast of North America.

• The Threat: Accidental capture in shrimp trawl nets (bycatch), pollution (oil spills), and loss of nesting beaches in Mexico and Texas.

• Conservation Support: A portion of every pillow purchase goes to nonprofits working to protect nesting beaches and implement Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) in fishing nets.

🖤 Perfect For

• Beachgoers who check for nests.

• Texans and Gulf Coast locals who want to honor their native reptile.

• People who root for the underdog (or under-turtle).

• US-based fans of weird, wonderful, and vulnerable wildlife.

Hug it like a hatchling running for the surf. Because if the Kemp's Ridley disappears, the Gulf loses its scrappiest swimmer. Let’s keep the beaches safe and help Postpone the Myth.