Northern Snake-necked Turtle
The Northern Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina rugosa), also known as the Northern Long-necked Turtle, is a medium to large side-necked freshwater turtle in the family Chelidae and the genus Chelodina. It is native to tropical northern Australia and southern New Guinea, where it inhabits seasonal flood...
Mary River Turtle
The Mary River Turtle (Elusor macrurus) is a large, highly distinctive freshwater turtle in the family Chelidae and the sole member of the genus Elusor. It is endemic to the Mary River in south-eastern Queensland, Australia, making it a classic example of a single-river endemic. Decades of egg colle...
Kreffts Turtle
Krefft’s Turtle (Emydura krefftii), sometimes called Krefft’s River Turtle or Krefft’s Short-necked Turtle, is a medium-sized freshwater side-necked turtle in the family Chelidae and the genus Emydura. It is native to rivers, streams and impoundments in north-eastern Australia, where it is a fami...
Eastern Snake-necked Turtle
The Eastern Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina longicollis), also known as the Eastern Long-necked Turtle, is a distinctive freshwater turtle native to eastern Australia. It belongs to the family Chelidae, the side-necked turtles, and the genus Chelodina, which is characterised by very long, flexible ne...
Mata Mata Turtle: A Detailed Exploration of Its Biology, Ecology, and Conservation Efforts
The Mata Mata turtle (Chelus fimbriata),mata mata, mata-mata, or matamata .is a remarkable and highly specialized species of freshwater turtle that inhabits the slow-moving rivers, swamps, and creeks of the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America. Known for its striking appearance and uniqu...