The captive husbandry and reproduction of the pink-eared turtle (Emydura victoriae) at Perth Zoo.

Zoo Biol

Native Species Breeding Programs, Perth Zoo, South Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

Published: June 2011

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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http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/zoo.20317DOI Listing

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