Australian Turtle Breeders & Enthusiasts

21/04/2023

'Nocturnal basking': why turtles bathe in moonlight
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/saturday-breakfast/freshwater-turtles-moonbake-after-dark/102202308

The private life of turtles is finally unmasked, as new research sheds "moonlight" on their unexpected after-dark behaviour.

21/04/2023

Unveiling the Mary River’s secrets
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-19/bottom-breathing-turtles-lungfish-mary-river-queensland/102182496

A group of scientists and traditional owners is carrying out a complete audit of one of Australia's most vulnerable rivers.

21/04/2023

Turtles returned to wetlands after making way for State Football Centre
https://www.perthnow.com.au/local-news/turtle-y-awesome-return-to-home-grounds-c-10371973

One of Queens Park’s oldest residents has been returned to her home after having to make way for development.

19/03/2023

1,500 Bell's turtle hatchlings to be released in Northern Tablelands rivers as part of UNE breeding program
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-18/endangered-bells-turtle-breeding-project-une-northern-nsw/102096298

A University of New England research program will also his investigate the effect flooding has on hatching success for the reptiles.

16/12/2022

Murray River turtles wash up on Goolwa Beach as wildlife carers prepare for busy summer
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-13/floodwaters-push-murray-river-turtles-onto-sa-beach/101753086

As water from upstream reaches the mouth of the River Murray in SA, the fast current is carrying away turtles. The lucky ones are picked up by wildlife carers, who have a busy summer ahead.

10/12/2022

The turtle effect — their mysterious allure and surprising history
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/conversations/turtles-a-cultural-history-louise-pryke-endangered/13919354

Louise Pryke returns with a cultural history of turtles, from ancient times to modern day, and from turtle tears to Al Capone, Lou attempts to understand why they are such a widely-loved creature (R)

10/12/2022

Zoo plants good for turtles and environment
https://www.bundabergnow.com/2022/11/26/zoo-plants-good-for-turtles-and-environment/

Zoo trainee Connor Latter has initiated a plant grow set up to help feed turtles while reducing the facility's carbon footprint.

10/12/2022

Illegally imported “aggressive” turtle found in Gold Coast lake
https://www.mygc.com.au/illegally-imported-aggressive-turtle-found-in-gold-coast-lake/

A non-native turtle specie has been caught in a Robina lake, with serious fears of the risks it poses to native populations and human health. The red-eared slider turtle is native to the US…

02/12/2022

Fixing the fox against turtle race
https://www.mpnews.com.au/2022/11/29/fixing-the-fox-against-turtle-race/

THE turtle nesting season started this month and volunteers at the Devilbend Natural Features Reserve are doing their bit to ensure this little understood native creature has a better chance of survival. Under a citizen science turtle nest monitoring program by The Crew at Daangean group, turtle nes...

02/12/2022

The time to save a turtle is now
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/newscentre/news_centre/more_news_stories/the_time_to_save_a_turtle_is_now

During Turtle Month this November, scientists are asking everyday Australians to help save turtles from extinction by joining an innovative citizen science project.

22/10/2022

1st Clutch of ELN eggs laid for the 2022 season today, Saturday October 22nd. 8 in total. These little ones will hatch between 65 and 75 days from today at 28°C. In about 4 to 5 weeks time she will nest again and lay her 2nd clutch for the season. 🐢🐢

21/09/2022

Two oblong turtles released at Lake Douglas after getting caught up with industrial-strength adhesive
https://www.perthnow.com.au/local-news/perthnow-southern/two-oblong-turtles-released-at-lake-douglas-after-getting-caught-up-with-industrial-strength-adhesive-c-8122144

Two turtles have been released back into the wild after getting caught up with industrial-strength adhesive at Neil McDougall Park.

21/09/2022

Albany woman's 15-year mission to save local turtles and protect their babies during nesting
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-16/wa-turtle-albany-citizen-scientist/101443408

Turtles in WA are embarking on their annual journey as a citizen scientist in Albany steps up efforts to ensure their survival in the face of climate change and lack of scientific data.

21/09/2022

New project to assist in conservation of snake-necked turtles at Bunbury’s Big Swamp
https://thewest.com.au/news/bunbury-herald/new-project-to-assist-in-conservation-of-snake-necked-turtles-at-bunburys-big-swamp-c-8284966

A new community science initiative is set to take place in Bunbury to help save local fauna.

21/09/2022

Teaching with turtles: the NSW program turning school students into conservationists
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/19/teaching-with-turtles-the-nsw-program-turning-school-students-into-conservationists

Schools host the reptiles and visit them in wetlands. Environmental groups say it augurs well for an activist future

08/09/2022

Mulligans Flat floats dam fine welcome plan for new arrivals
https://the-riotact.com/mulligans-flat-floats-dam-fine-welcome-plan-for-new-arrivals/580890

Animals, birds - and humans have found sanctuary at Mulligans Flat since the 1200-hectare nature reserve was established in the…

12/08/2022

29/07/2022

Young artists encouraged to help save turtle populations
https://www.murrayvalleystandard.com.au/story/7830030/artworks-to-create-awareness-for-declining-turtle-populations/

The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board create new event to save turtles

16/07/2022

Brave turtle and Ross River croc strike up unlikely friendship
https://www.kidsnews.com.au/animals/brave-turtle-and-ross-river-croc-strike-up-unlikely-friendship/news-story/413c8b5af341b8b4fc3ced1dffbe4530

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08/05/2022

Bum-breathing Irwin's turtle resurfaces in Queensland river after 20 years

ABC News

A bum-breathing freshwater turtle has conquered water turbidity and crocodiles to resurface in the Lower Burdekin River for the first time in more than 20 years.

22/04/2022

First Nations knowledge to aid turtle conversation in NT

New plans to monitor freshwater turtles in the NT will include the involvement of First Nations rangers and their knowledge from the field.

22/04/2022

Easter treats helping protect endangered Mary River bum-breathing punk turtles

First came bunnies. Then bilbies. Now the peculiar, shy and threatened Mary River turtle is benefiting from the sale of chocolate treats. And they need all the help they can get after massive floods.

22/04/2022

Freshwater turtles of south-east Australia have hatched. Do you know your broad-shells from your long-necks?

There are three species of freshwater turtles commonly found in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia, and one of them has just hatched.

08/04/2022

Saving the critically endangered Manning River - (Purvis) turtle.

04/03/2022

Saving native turtles one hatchling at a time
https://phys.org/news/2022-03-native-turtles-hatchling.html

Murdoch University researchers have welcomed a baby turtle into the world this week as part of an important incubation research project aiming to save the iconic Southwestern snake-necked turtles at Bibra Lake from dwindling population numbers.

25/02/2022

Endangered bum-breathing punk turtles thrill rescuers with late hatching against the odds
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-02-20/turtle-bum-breathing-mary-river-catchment-threatened-species/100804026

A precious clutch of Mary River turtle babies has defied the odds by surviving huge floodwaters and hatching long after rescuers feared they may have died.

25/02/2022

Citizen scientists unveil alarming numbers of freshwater turtle roadkill in Wide Bay
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-24/freshwater-turtle-roadkill-citizen-science-qld/100855456

Unique data provided by citizen scientists in the Wide Bay region shows an alarming number of turtles are becoming roadkill, and researchers fear some drivers are to blame.

17/02/2022

Turtle nest destroyed during excavations at Lawson dog park; work halted
https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/7601592/shell-shock-at-lawson-dog-park/

Council has stopped work at the South Lawson Park, after a turtle nest with 15 eggs was bulldozed by a contractor in the Christmas holidays and the breeding mother turtle run over in the carpark.