Krefft's River Turtle
- Emydura Krefftii
- The Krefft's river turtle is native to Fraser Island off the eastern coast of Australia.
- They inhabit several different lake types varying in turbidity, acidity, and vegetation types.
- Being a sexually dimorphic species, males have noticeably longer and stronger tails and females have deeper shells and broader heads.
- This species is protected under Australia's Wildlife Protection Act, prohibiting exportation.
Location at Palm Beach Zoo
- Beuttenmuller Asian Aviary
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