Western Swamp Tortoise
Discover the Western Swamp Tortoise, Australia’s rarest reptile. Learn about its habitat, unique adaptations, and conservation efforts to protect this endangered species.
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Western Swamp Tortoise (Pseudemydura umbrina): Australia’s Rarest Reptile Facing Extinction
1. Introduction & Taxonomy The Western Swamp Tortoise, also referred to as the Western Swamp Turtle, Pseudemydura umbrina, is a critically endangered freshwater reptile endemic to Western Australia. It is…
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Australia’s Most Endangered Animal Species
Australia’s wildlife evolved in insular isolation for hundreds of thousands of years, a circumstance that resulted in a rich array of animals unlike those anywhere else on earth. This unique…
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