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Look out for our nesting turtles in our region
Most sandy beaches in Mackay were potential breeding grounds via Look out for our nesting turtles in our region.
Kemps Ridley Turtle
Kemp’s Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) These turtles are the smallest of the seven sea turtle species, weighing between 35 – 45 kg and measuring … Read More
The Leatherback Turtle
Leatherback turtle (dermochelys coriacea) Leatherback turtle carapace Carapace with 5 distinct ridges and no large scales Black with light spotting Adult carapace approximately 1.6 metres … Read More
The Olive Ridley Turtle
Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) Olive Ridley turtle carapace 6 pairs or more of large scales on either side (costal scales) Carapace circular Colour grey … Read More
The Loggerhead Turtle
Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) Loggerhead turtle carapace 5 pairs (rarely 6) of large scales on each side (costal scales) Carapace longer than wide Colour red-brown … Read More
The Hawksbill Turtle
. Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Hawksbill turtle carapace 4 pairs or more of large scales on either side (costal scales) Thick overlapping carapace scales Carapace … Read More
The Green Turtle
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) Green turtle carapace 4 pairs of large scales on either side (costal scales) Non-overlapping carapace scales Carapace high domed Colour light … Read More
Flatback Turtle
The flatback marine turtle is endemic to Australia and all known breeding sites of this species occur only in Australia. from Bundaberg in southern Queensland … Read More
Flatback turtle facts to consider
Researchers have identified several independent stocks of flatback populations in Australia . Genetic research has shown that (and this is true of other species also) … Read More