Cann, J. 1997. Georges Short-Neck Turtle. Monitor (1997)9(1):18-23.
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Elseya hatchling, Bellinger River. |
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Cann, John (1972) Notes on some tortoises collected in Northern Australia, Vic. Nat. 89(6): 165-168.
Cann, John (1978) Tortoises of Australia. London: Angus and Robertson, 79pp.
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Plates from the Center Color Section: Unreferred.
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| Georges' turtle morphologically are similar to the Elseya in the Manning River to the south, however, the southern sibling is the more attractive of the two. |
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| A male Elseya from the manning and Bellinger Rivers. The tail markings of the Manning species is distinctive. |
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| A large juvenile George Turtle, their eye colour would be Australia's most attractive. |