New Guinea and Northern Australia
A region in the southwestern Pacific that includes the island of New Guinea and the northern part of Australia.
What is it?
This region includes the island of New Guinea (divided between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia) and the northern part of Australia. It has tropical rainforests, rivers, and lagoons. The pig-nosed turtle lives in the freshwater rivers and lagoons of this region.
Why it matters
This region has unique wildlife, including the pig-nosed turtle, which is found nowhere else. Protecting its habitats is important for conservation.
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