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Human activity threatens some of the 'most unique animals on the planet,' researchers warn | World News | tucson.com River Turtle, Freshwater Turtles, Weird Look, Endangered Species, Unique Animals, An Animal, Amphibians, Queensland, Madagascar

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Human activity threatens some of the 'most unique animals on the planet,' researchers warn

A combined billions of years of evolutionary history has produced remarkable creatures such as the punk-haired Mary River turtle, the yellow eyed Aye Aye lemur and the Chinese crocodile. Researchers

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Mary River Turtle

This distinctive species of freshwater turtle was only described by scientists in 1994 from the Mary River in the hinterland of the Brisbane region.

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Help save the Murray River turtles - Australian Geographic

The Murray River turtle are fighting extinction. Help us bring the Murray Turtle back from the brink.

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Cosmos on Instagram: "In 1994, scientists discovered the Mary River Turtle (Elusor macrurus), a freshwater species with a unique lineage, thriving solely in Australia’s Mary River 🌱⁠ ⁠ Renowned for its remarkable appearance, this turtle’s shell and neck are adorned with vibrant green algae, providing both camouflage and temperature regulation benefits in its nutrient-rich habitat. This ingenious adaptation showcases nature’s ability to thrive in diverse environments. ⁠ ⁠ º Chris Van Wyk" River Turtle, Stranger Than Fiction, River Basin, Green Algae, Turtle Love, Found Art, Queensland Australia, Lost & Found, Vibrant Green

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Cosmos on Instagram: "In 1994, scientists discovered the Mary River Turtle (Elusor macrurus), a freshwater species with a unique lineage, thriving solely in Australia’s Mary River 🌱⁠ ⁠ Renowned for its remarkable appearance, this turtle’s shell and neck are adorned with vibrant green algae, providing both camouflage and temperature regulation benefits in its nutrient-rich habitat. This ingenious adaptation showcases nature’s ability to thrive in diverse environments. ⁠ ⁠ º Chris Van Wyk"

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The punk rock turtle with a bright green mohawk, which is actually algae growing on his head. River Turtle, Chia Pet, A Turtle, Reptiles And Amphibians, An Animal, Amphibians, Science And Nature, Sea Creatures, Beautiful Creatures

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The punk rock turtle with a bright green mohawk, which is actually algae growing on his head.

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There are 13 species of turtles in Costa Rica that are native to the country – nine freshwater species and four protected Sea turtle species.

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Mary River Turtle, an endangered species sports a cool mohawk hairdo

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The Mary River Turtle Is Famous For Its Punk Rock Flair - Indie88 River Turtle, Freshwater Turtles, World Turtle Day, Turtle Day, Big Turtle, Invasive Plants, Baby Turtles, Hair Images, Green Hair

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The Mary River Turtle Is Famous For Its Punk Rock Flair

The Mary River Turtle looks like nothing you've ever seen. Learn all the goods about this strange turtle that breathes through its genitals.

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Pictured: The punk rock turtle with a bright green mohawk

It looks like an aquatic version of Johnny Rotten in his punk heyday after a heavy night on the tiles. But that spiky green quiff isn't gelled hair - it's growing algae.

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