Goal Reached

Saving the Mary River “Punk” Turtle

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• Endangered Species: Mary River Turtle Elusor macrurus (CE)
• Population Estimate: 10,000 (aging individuals estimated to remain in the wild)
• Threats: Predation of hatchlings by red foxes, wild dogs, goannas and fish species
• Action to be taken: Establishing a head start program (growing hatchlings for release)
• Other beneficiary species: White-throated Snapping Turtle Elseya albagula (CE)
• The second clutch of the Mary River Turtles are funded in partnership with the Albert and Barbara Tucker Foundation.
• The third clutch of the Mary River Turtles are funded in partnership with Macpac Fund for Good.