Mary River Turtle Saved: The Endangered Green-Haired Wonder Makes a Comeback!
While there are many amazing and distinctive species in Australia few are as unique as the Mary River turtle which was formerly considered to be among the most endangered on the continent However thanks to the hard work of people in the town of Tiaro the turtle is now repopulating the river that bears its name This is a source of pride for both the nation and the inhabitants as they celebrate a conservation victory The lovable moniker quot Bum-breathing punk quot refers to the Mary River turtle Elusor macrusus which has the unusual evolutionary ability to breathe through its cloaca enabling it to go three days without coming to the surface Empathy Towards Wildlife is Something Is Been Worked Upon These Years nbsp This Fella Was Added to the Endangered Species in April nbsp Source Google Images The MR turtle which is one of Australia s largest species may