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Nyim
Short Necked Turtle
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This turtle has a less pleasant taste than the long-necked species and was not generally eaten. (Image - Short Necked Tortoise by Peripitus CC with thanks. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pair_of_Emydura_macquarii_-_Warrawong.JPG )
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Animals, Turtle, Reptiles
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