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Australian or Eastern Snake-necked Turtle

Chelodina longicollis

Description:

The eastern long-necked turtle (Chelodina longicollis) is a widely distributed long necked species that inhabits a wide variety of water bodies and is an opportunistic feeder. It is a side-necked turtle (Pleurodire), meaning that it bends its head sideways into its shell rather than pulling it directly back.

Habitat:

Phillip Island Wildlife Park. The species is found throughout south eastern Australia.

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2 Comments

pamsai
pamsai 9 years ago

Haha James, that's what I thought also...

James McNair
James McNair 9 years ago

What a great face

pamsai
Spotted by
pamsai

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Sep 28, 2014
Submitted on Oct 13, 2014

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