The Remarkable Mary River Turtle Breathing Through Its Butt #didyouknow #fact #explore #factoid
The Remarkable Mary River Turtle: Breathing Through Its Butt
Meet the Mary River turtle, an extraordinary species native to Australia, known for its distinctive punk-rock appearance with algae-covered head and ability to breathe through its rear end. This unique adaptation allows it to stay submerged in water for extended periods.
The Mary River turtle possesses specialized glands in its cloaca, the posterior opening used for reproduction and waste expulsion. These glands enable it to absorb oxygen from the water, functioning almost like gills. This remarkable ability allows the turtle to stay submerged for up to three days, a crucial adaptation for survival in its habitat with limited access to the surface.
The Mary River turtle’s unconventional method of respiration highlights the incredible diversity and adaptability of life in our planet’s ecosystems, reminding us that nature often holds surprises where we least expect them.
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