HELP SAVE THE MURRAY RIVER TURTLES

TURTLES IN THE Murray River are at risk of extinction, with a decline of more than 70 per cent from numbers 40 years ago. Protecting nesting sites and controlling foxes to reduce predation is critical to give the turtles a chance to build up a strong population. The Murray is home to three freshwater turtle species: the Macquarie (or Murray River) turtle, the eastern long-necked turtle and the broadshelled turtle. Funds raised will support the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife conduct the largest river study of turtles in Australia. Genetic analysis, ecological techniques, local indigenous knowledge and a citizen science project will be used to obtain the most comprehensive data possible.