River Murray freshwater turtles killed by cars and introduced canines
"The species, known as the vacuum cleaners of the river due to the crucial role they play in protecting the ecosystem, has declined by 91 per cent in 40 years, according to scientific research."
"..Turtles had gone through a "long period of persecution", and were listed as a pest species in the past...There's old newspaper clippings where fishers talk about killing 1,000 turtles in [a number of] months." >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-20/aboriginal-rangers-fight-to-restore-freshwater-turtles-murray/105148692
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