The Mary River Turtle, an Australian reptile also known as the green-haired punk turtle , owing to the fact that many specimens are covered with growing strands of algae, that makes them look like they have a green mohawk, and also have two finger-like spikes to add to their overall 'punk rock' look.
This extraordinary creature is also able to stay underwater for up to three days thanks to its ability to breathe through gill-like organs in its genitals.Sadly it has recently been added to a list of the world's most vulnerable species by the Zoological Society of London. The turtle which can only be found in the Mary River in Queensland, was listed as the 30th most endangered reptiles by the ZSL's Edge of Existence programme, which uses a complex formula to award a threat score to unusual species at risk of exctinction.Many Edge reptiles are the sole survivors of ancient lineages whose branches of the Tree of Life stretch back to the age of dinosaurs. If we lose these species, there will be nothing like them left on Earth.
.https://www.edgeofexistence.org/
The Mary River Turtle is really one of the most fascinating reptile species on the planet and its dissapearance would be a huge loss.Though the turtle's total population is not known, its numbers began plummeting in the 1960's, when nest sites were pillaged and they were sold as pets, Advocates hope the new listing will help in the push for protection of its habitat. Punk may not be dead but this little fella is endangered, these special turtles now need our help to survive in their natural habitat. Please sign the following petition urging the Australian government to protect the Mary River Turtle now!
https://www.thepetitionsite.com/888/035/391/protect-the-green-haired-punk-turtle-that-can-breathe-through-its-genitals/?TAP=1732
