#maryriverturtle

[wildwhimsywoolies]

I just realized I haven’t done a group shot in a while. I spent a lot of time on these guys so I made sure to take one this time. Which one is your favourite?🐫🦛🐬🦏🐢 🌱 Thank you so much to everyone who adopted something from my endangered species update and for supporting wildlife conservation and the @zsledgeofexistence programme! It really means a lot!💗 I’ll be spending the next little while on custom sloth orders. There are lots of fun ones! . . . . . #endangeredspecies #endangeredanimals #edgespecies #needlefelting #needlefelt #bactriancamel #camels #tapir #malayantapir #kakapo #kakaporecovery #pangolin #savethepangolin #sengi #elephantshrew #goldenrumpedsengi #pygmyhippo #sumatranrhino #maryriverturtle #slowloris #javanslowloris #baiji #yangtzeriverdolphin #dolphin🐬 #fiberartnow #fiberartistsofinstagram #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #animalartwork #wildwhimsywoolies https://www.instagram.com/p/BxvVTv9gfGB/?igshid=1dq8ohwiai1pr

[wildwhimsywoolies]

Hello friends! Sorry I haven't posted in a while. It was my birthday on Friday and I felt like having a low key birthday week. Anyway, this punky dude is a Mary River Turtle. Many of them are covered with growing strands of algae which makes them look like they have punky green hairdos.🐢😂 🌱 Some interesting facts about the Mary River Turtle: - They're endemic to the Mary River in Queensland, Australia - They can remain underwater for up to 72 hours by using specialized glands in their reproductive organs to breathe while submerged - They were kept as pets in Australia for over 20 years before being described as a new species - They take a very long time to reach sexual maturity, around 25 years for females and 30 years for males - They are currently listed as Endangered 🌱 Learn more about EDGE species like this one @zsledgeofexistence. . . . . . #maryriverturtle #greenhairedturtle #turtleconservation #iloveturtles #turtles🐢 #edgespecies #endemicspecies #australianwildlife #needlefelting #fibreart #softsculpture #woolsculpture #textilearts #punky #greenhairdontcare #wildlifeart #animalartwork #creatmakeshare #makersbiz #wildwhimsywoolies https://www.instagram.com/wildwhimsywoolies/p/BxLTvxYg5x-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lemqlqv3y4b6

[the-last-outpost]

Mary River Turtle (Elusor macrurus) @nationalaquarium in Baltimore #maryriverturtle #turtles #turtlesofinstagram #nationalaquarium #nationalaquariuminbaltimore #zoosmatter #aza @zoos_aquariums #aza2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/CiV-mdErgPe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[pineygir]

Just discovered the Mary River Turtle... they have a little #algae #mohican & live in #Australia. Cute right? #maryriverturtle #mary #turtle #freshwaterturtle #endangeredspecies https://www.instagram.com/p/CFJveuZHIHp/?igshid=smuyh0wg3m8p

[eloveutionposts]

Be a unique influence on the world!

What my Coffee says to me May 21 - drink YOUR life in - shine for all to see! Be who you are MEANT to be. This illustration is an endangered Mary river turtle from Queensland. Let's take better care of our planet, all of creation and ourselves! Jennifer R. Cook @catsinthebagdesignposts love creating illustrations for your mental health and animal awareness!

[guariglia]

This green-haired turtle that breathes through its genitals is added to endangered list. — With its punky green mohican the striking Mary river turtle joins a new ZSL list of the world’s most vulnerable reptiles... “Just as with tigers, rhinos and elephants, it is vital we do our utmost to save these unique and too often overlooked animals. Many Edge reptiles are the sole survivors of ancient lineages, whose branches of the tree of life stretch back to the age of the dinosaurs. If we lose these species there will be nothing like them left on Earth.” @guardian #maryriverturtle #endangeredspecies #mohican #latecapitalism (at Mary River)