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North Australia Snake-Necked Turtle

Reptile

This species of turtle is native to the northern regions of Australia southern New Guinea. Northern snake-necked turtles are carnivorous, and will hide under rocks or burrow in mud to ambush their prey.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life span31-37
  • Body size11 inches
  • Native habitat Freshwater systems and coastlines of northern Australia, southern New Guinea
  • DietFish, tadpoles, worms, insects
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