Rain helps save endangered Manning River turtle, but experts say many threats remain

From abc.net.au

by Emma Siossian and Kerrin Thomas

Recent rainfall in northern New South Wales has eased a “very dire” situation for the endangered Manning River helmeted turtle, reducing the risk of the reptiles dying in rapidly shrinking river pools.

Wildlife experts, however, are concerned many threats remain, including the risk of large amounts of sediment and ash from local firegrounds being washed into rivers.