The eastern long-neck turtle is one of Australia's most widespread turtle species, but populations may be in decline. As a result, their conservation status could soon be upgraded to "vulnerable".

An Aussie resident eager to convert her backyard pond into a pool was shocked when she found "a whole pile of turtles" among ...

The thorny devil lives in dry areas of Australia and has a nifty ... as well as their long neck. The flaps camouflage the turtle and can detect vibrations of nearby potential predators.