Green-haired turtle that breathes through its genitals added to endangered list

With its punky green mohican the striking Mary river turtle joins a new ZSL list of the world ’s most vulnerable reptilesIt sports a green mohican, fleshy finger-like growths under its chin and can breathe through its genitals.The Mary river turtle is one of the most striking creatures on the planet, and it is also one of the most endangered.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Endangered species Zoology World news Animals Conservation Environment Science Wildlife Source Type: news