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Eastern Long-necked turtle

Common Name:

Scientific Name:

Eastern Long-necked turtle

Chelodina longicollis

Type:

Reptile

Habitat/ Range:

Southeastern Australia

Size:

10 in

Conservation Status:

Unlisted

Did You Know?:

Eastern long-necked turtles are also known as stinkers, because they can spray a pungent smell up to three feet away when feeling threatened.

You find an Australian turtle with a long and narrow neck

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