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

G.S. Gaikhorst; B.R. Clarke; M. McPharlin; B. Larkin; J. McLaughlin; J. Mayes

doi:10.1002/zoo.20317

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

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

G.S. Gaikhorst, B.R. Clarke, M. McPharlin, B. Larkin, J. McLaughlin and J. Mayes

Zoo Biology, Vol.30(1), pp.79-94

2011

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/zoo.20317

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Abstract

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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Title: The captive husbandry and reproduction of the pink-eared turtle (Emydura victoriae) at Perth Zoo
Authors/Creators: G.S. Gaikhorst (Author/Creator) - Native Species Breeding Programs, Perth Zoo, South Perth, Western Australia, Australia
B.R. Clarke (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
M. McPharlin (Author/Creator) - Perth Zoo, South Perth, Western Australia, Australia
B. Larkin (Author/Creator) - Perth Zoo, South Perth, Western Australia, Australia
J. McLaughlin (Author/Creator) - CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere
J. Mayes (Author/Creator) - Perth Zoo, South Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Publication Details: Zoo Biology, Vol.30(1), pp.79-94
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Identifiers: 991005543681607891
Copyright: © 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Chemical and Mathematical Science
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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