The Mary River Turtle, an Australian freshwater species, possesses the extraordinary ability to breathe through its rear, allowing it to remain submerged for up to 72 hours. This remarkable adaptation ...
Mariana Campbell receives funding from Tiaro & District Landcare Group. Marilyn Connell of Tiaro & District Landcare Group contributed to this article. Hamish Campbell has received research funding ...
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Meet the Mary River turtle: Australia’s extraordinary reptile that survives underwater by breathing through its bum
Australia is renowned for its unique and diverse wildlife, from kangaroos to platypuses. Among its most extraordinary creatures is the Mary River Turtle, a freshwater species native to Queensland that ...
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