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Steve Irwin’s long-lost bum-breathing turtle rediscovered in northern Queensland
The iconic Irwin’s turtle lives on!
Tag: turtle
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Thriving population of endangered turtle discovered
The Manning River helmeted turtle was declared an endangered species in 2017.
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Turtles of the Great Barrier Reef are ingesting dangerous chemicals
Researchers have found that coastal turtles are ingesting dangerous industrial and agricultural chemicals, posing yet another threat to Great Barrier Reef turtle populations.
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Turtles spotted mating bring hope for endangered species
Conservation efforts are proving successful for a group of endangered turtles.
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Festival to make noise to save the snapping turtle
NSW music festival to raise funds for turtle being wiped out by mysterious illness.
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Loggerhead turtle nest found near Byron Bay
128 loggerhead turtles have successfully hatched near Byron Bay, NSW, which is great news for the endangered species.
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Rare turtles caught on film for the first time in WA
The discovery of an endangered marine turtle nest in remote WA will add valuable knowledge for the species’ conservation.
Science & Environment
New edible six-pack rings made from beer by-products
How one brewery is hoping to save marine life with a game-changing invention, just in time for World Turtle Day.
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Hybrid turtle possible first in Australia
The scientific community is abuzz after a suspected hybrid turtle was rescued off Queensland’s coast.
Reader Photos
Hatched!
Congratulations to this week’s AG Flickr group member Simon Phelps for his image ‘Flatback turtle hatchling’.