There are many different types of turtles in the world, but almost none are as unique and specialized as the Mary River turtle. They feature barbs on their faces and have tufts of green, hair-like ...

The Mary River Turtle, an Australian freshwater species, possesses the extraordinary ability to breathe through its rear, allowing it to remain submerged for up to 72 hours. This remarkable adaptation ...

The unique Mary River turtle, known for its green algae "hair" and "butt breathing" ability, is a vital indicator of clean river health. Facing extinction due to habitat loss and past pet trade ...

This story appears in the September 2020 issue of National Geographic magazine. Hatchlings known as “penny turtles” or “pet-shop turtles” were sold in Australian stores in the 1960s and ’70s. Aussie ...