River turtles face immense challenges from predators and environmental factors from birth. Despite remarkable reproductive adaptations like sperm storage, human-induced threats such as habitat ...

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 ...

From a young age, the river turtle embarks on a tough journey; the chance of a turtle hatchling surviving to adulthood is small. Survival varies depending on turtle species and habitat, but for river ...

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 ...