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Turtles on threatened species list

Source: The Sunshine Coast Daily

Sydney : Australia | 10 months ago

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The federal government will on Sunday put the world's largest sea turtle on the threatened species list. Fairfax newspapers say the leatherback turtle will now be classed as endangered. Environment Minister Peter Garrett will assess any coastal or marine development or activity that...

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Leatherback turtle added to endangered species list

News Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 10 months ago

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News Source: Channel NewsAsia | 10 months ago

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News Source: The Daily Telegraph | 10 months ago

Leatherback turtle on endangered species list January 18, 2009 12:35pm THE world's largest sea turtle has been placed on Australia's threatened species list by the federal government. Also added to the list are nine species of snails, four shrubs,...
Turtles on threatened species list

News Source: The Sunshine Coast Daily | 10 months ago

The federal government will on Sunday put the world's largest sea turtle on the threatened species list. Fairfax newspapers say the leatherback turtle will now be classed as endangered. Environment Minister Peter Garrett will assess any coastal or...