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