Meanings
nounMary River turtle (plural Mary River turtles)
plural Mary River turtles
- A species of turtle, Elusor macrurus, endemic to the Mary River in southeastern Queensland.
Conservationists trying to save the Mary river turtle have had to resort to selling turtle chocolates and soliciting donations from the United Arab Emirates to try to help save the endangered reptile from extinction.
2018 April 19, Lisa Cox, The Guardian
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