How Australian conservationists’ tunnel vision lets turtles swim to freedom
by Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspon from Environment | The Guardian on (#6QJ6K)
Creating a fox-proof haven for endangered eastern quolls required a high, encircling fence. But what about the other wildlife?
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Eastern long-necked turtles are known for their ridiculously cute grin", says Nick Dexter, and a much less charming ability to release a pungent stink to ward off predators.
But what they're not good at, unsurprisingly, is climbing fences.
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