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Irwin's turtle (Elseya irwini) is a rare species of freshwater turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to Australia, originating from the lower region of the Burdekin River area in northern Queensland, and was named after conservationist and television personality Steve Irwin.
At the time of her death, she lived at the Australia Zoo which was owned by Steve and Terri Irwin. [5] Harriet was reportedly collected by Charles Darwin during his 1835 visit to the Galápagos Islands as part of his round-the-world survey expedition , transported to England, and then taken to her final home, Australia, by John Clements Wickham , the retiring captain of the Beagle .
5 de may. de 2022 · It’s been 25 long years since the elusive species has been formally recorded to be living in a small habitat in northern Queensland’s lower Burdekin River. But now a team of researchers have confirmed the presence of Irwin’s turtle ( Elseya irwini) at not only one, but many sites along the river.
20 de oct. de 2023 · The son of late Australian conservationist and television personality Steve Irwin has helped successfully hatch the first Irwin’s turtle to be born in captivity. Robert Irwin, 19, shared a video of himself holding a baby Irwin’s turtle ( Elseya irwini) at Australia Zoo in Queensland.
15 de oct. de 2023 · Why you can trust Sky News. Robert Irwin, the son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin, has celebrated breeding a rare turtle named after his father. Steve, also known as the Crocodile Hunter, was an Australian zookeeper and media personality known for his nature-based TV shows and his catchphrase 'Crikey' during his close encounters.
Quick Facts. Learn more about Irwin's turtle! Did you know that this turtle was discovered by the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin? Range. This species occurs in the upstream reaches of the Broken and Bowen rivers, which are tributaries to the Burdekin River in southern Queensland, Australia. Diet.
Reptilia. Genus. Elseya. Species. irwini. Length. Up to 35 centimetres (13.78 inches) Weight. 5 kilograms (11 pounds) Diet. Omnivore. Incubation. Up to 190 days. In 1990, Steve Irwin discovered a rare species of freshwater turtle on the Burdekin River, Queensland. Today, habitat destruction and pollution are threatening their existence.
