This wild and crazy turtle doesn't have green hair, it's algae that grows on it due to its ability to stay submerged for up to three days.
The Mary River turtle (Elusor macrurus) is an endangered short-necked turtle that is endemic to the Mary River in south-east Queensland, Australia. [Wikipedia]
It takes 25-30 years for them to reach sexual maturity. They are endanger due to the pet trade. They also are ".... breathers" (no lie).
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