| The captive husbandry and reproduction of the pink-eared turtle (Emydura victoriae) at Perth Zoo. | |
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PMID: 21319211 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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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. Zoo Biol 30:79-94, 2011. © 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
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G S Gaikhorst; B R Clarke; M McPharlin; B Larkin; J McLaughlin; J Mayes |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Zoo biology Volume: 30 ISSN: 1098-2361 ISO Abbreviation: Zoo Biol. Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
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Created Date: 2011-02-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8807837 Medline TA: Zoo Biol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 79-94 Citation Subset: IM |
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© 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
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Native Species Breeding Programs, Perth Zoo, South Perth, Western Australia, Australia. glen.gaikhorst@perthzoo.wa.gov.au, glen.gaikhorst@ghd.com.au. |
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