Hello friends! Sorry I haven't posted in a while. It was my birthday on Friday and I felt like having a low key birthday week. Anyway, this punky dude is a Mary River Turtle. Many of them are covered with growing strands of algae which makes them look like they have punky green hairdos.🐢😂 🌱 Some interesting facts about the Mary River Turtle: - They're endemic to the Mary River in Queensland, Australia - They can remain underwater for up to 72 hours by using specialized glands in their reproductive organs to breathe while submerged - They were kept as pets in Australia for over 20 years before being described as a new species - They take a very long time to reach sexual maturity, around 25 years for females and 30 years for males - They are currently listed as Endangered 🌱 Learn more about EDGE species like this one @zsledgeofexistence. . . . . . #maryriverturtle #greenhairedturtle #turtleconservation #iloveturtles #turtles🐢 #edgespecies #endemicspecies #australianwildlife #needlefelting #fibreart #softsculpture #woolsculpture #textilearts #punky #greenhairdontcare #wildlifeart #animalartwork #creatmakeshare #makersbiz #wildwhimsywoolies https://www.instagram.com/wildwhimsywoolies/p/BxLTvxYg5x-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lemqlqv3y4b6
