Flooding damages endangered turtles' nesting sites and season
Flooding in Bundaberg has severely impacted endangered white-throated snapping turtles' nesting sites, causing low clutch numbers this season. WYLD Projects reports only seven clutches found this year compared to about 30 in previous years, attributing the decline to altered riverbanks and reduced food sources. The floods have changed the habitat necessary for successful nesting and survival.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 01:03 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 01:10 UTC
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