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Australian turtles image gallery

Australian turtles image gallery

Australian turtles include the Mary River Turtle, sea turtles and long-necked turtles.

Green turtle, Lizard Island

Mary River Turtle, Elusor macrurus

Eastern Snake-necked Turtle, Chelodina longicollis

Mary River Turtle, Elusor macrurus

A male Krefft's Turtle, Emydura krefftii.

Skeleton of a Green Sea Turtle, Chelonia mydas.

Emydura krefftii

Chelodina expansa

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Discover a diverse group of animals including turtles, lizards, snakes and crocodiles, including the largest living reptile in the world: the Australian Crocodile!

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