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Gaikhorst, G. S., Clarke, B. R., McPharlin, M., Larkin, B., McLaughlin, J., & Mayes, J. (2010). The captive husbandry and reproduction of the pink-eared turtle (emydura victoriae) at perth zoo. Zoo Biology, 29, 1–16.
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| Resource type: Journal Article DOI: 10.1002/zoo.20317 BibTeX citation key: Gaikhorst2010 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Chelidae, Emydura, Emydura victoriae, Haltung = husbandry, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises Creators: Clarke, Gaikhorst, Larkin, Mayes, McLaughlin, McPharlin Collection: Zoo Biology |
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In 1997, Perth Zoo acquired six pink-eared turtles (Emydura victoriae) from the wild for display in the reptile facility. There is very little documented information on pink-eared turtles in captivity. This article looks at the reproductive biology, ecology, behavior, diet, and captive husbandry of the species. Eight clutches of eggs were documented over a 2-year period with an average clutch size of 10 eggs. Egg size was recorded with three clutches incubated to hatching. Ten hatchlings were maintained for a growth and development study. Measurements of weight, carapace length, width, height, and plastron length were recorded weekly for about 12 months, and then monthly for approximately 2 years. The data were analyzed and showed positive growth curves in all animals. Sexual dimorphism was observed after 20 weeks and sexual maturity in males observed after 2 years.
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