Endangered ‘bum-breathing’ Mary River turtle’s nest found in new territory – ABC News

It’s a curious-looking creature with a funny nickname, but the ‘bum-breathing’ Mary River turtle in Queensland is under serious threat for survival.
Key points:

• Turtle conservationists say the discovery has come as a surprise
• The find is a silver lining to a year of low water levels in the Mary River
• It could help increase knowledge of the species

Now, the discovery of a turtle nest in an area previously thought to be outside their range has researchers intrigued, even a little hopeful.
Glimpsing…

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