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The turtle was first discovered in the lower Burdekin River in northern Queensland, Australia, by the late Steve Irwin and his father, Bob, during a crocodile-catching trip back in 1990. Irwin’s turtle (Elseya irwini) are distinguished by their sturdy skull and the fact that the females of the species have a pale colouration thanks to
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Thanks to eDNA sampling, researchers have confirmed that Irwin’s turtle is still hanging out in the river below the Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Climate Council has painted a dire future for Shepparton, whether more is done to combat climate change or not.
Environment groups say Urannah Dam project could destroy rare freshwater turtle habitat while feasibility studies suggest dam is not viable