New Guinea and Northern Australia
A region in the southwestern Pacific that includes the island of New Guinea and the northern part of Australia, home to the pig-nosed turtle.
What is it?
New Guinea is a large island north of Australia, divided between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Northern Australia includes the tropical parts of Queensland and the Northern Territory. The pig-nosed turtle lives in the freshwater rivers, streams, and lagoons of southern New Guinea and northern Australia. The region has tropical rainforests, rivers, and lagoons that provide habitat for this unique turtle.
Why it matters
This region has unique freshwater ecosystems that are home to many species found nowhere else, including the pig-nosed turtle. Protecting these habitats is important for conservation.
Where you've seen it
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