RIVER Murray turtle numbers are in crisis — they have experienced a 90 per cent decline in recent years and no one seems to know why. The decline in turtles spans the entire river system through South ...

A team of environmental experts, Indigenous rangers and conservation detection dogs is working on recovering the population ...

The nine broad-shelled and four common long-necked turtles have had backpacks containing GPS units fitted as part of a study to record their movements when they leave freshwater environments. The ...

From a young age, the river turtle embarks on a tough journey; the chance of a turtle hatchling surviving to adulthood is small. Survival varies depending on turtle species and habitat, but for river ...

Deborah Bower receives funding from the Australian Research Council, NSW Department of Environment and Planning, and the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services. Donald McKnight works for the Savanna ...