Krefft’s River Turtle Emydura macquarii krefftii
Krefft’s River Turtles are found in east Queensland, Australia, including Fraser Island – which is just 710 square miles in size!
ORIGIN:
Eastern Australia
HABITAT:
Freshwater lakes
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Length: 10 in
DIET:
Insects and plants
PREDATORS:
Snakes, rats and fish
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Tough shell
REPRODUCTION:
Sexually mature at 7-10 yrs
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
16 yrs in human care
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