In February this year a rare freshwater turtle species which inhabits the Bellinger River on the NSW mid-north coast came close to extinction when a mystery virus worked its way upstream. Within a ...

The critically endangered turtle has been found in Queensland’s Baffle Creek for the first time. The white-throated snapping turtle (Elseya albagula) – known colloquially as a ‘bum-breathing turtle’ ...

After handling snapping turtles, it’s important to bury them safely to prevent injury to yourself and stress to the animal. Choose a secure, quiet spot away from foot traffic, and dig a hole deep ...