The aptly named Pig-nosed Turtle has a distinctly porcine snoot, but this truly bizarre reptile shares quite a few traits in common with both soft-shell and sea turtles! #animal #animals #reptiles #turtle #turtles #seaturtles #softshellturtle #australia #papuanewguinea | Tennessee Aquarium

116 reactions | Saturdays with Snoot the Pig-Nosed Turtle! Pig-nosed turtles are unique freshwater turtles native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea, known for their unusual pig-like snouts and impressive longevity. They are an ancient species; the only survivor of a family that first appeared on Earth about 140 million years ago, well before the dinosaurs went extinct!  Guide Jess | National Zoo & Aquarium Canberra | Facebook

756K views · 23K reactions |  Just a pig-nosed turtle enjoying his...

105K views · 7.7K reactions | Old tortoise Tank is obsessed with a pig called Penelope. Ever since she was a little piglet, Tank would follow her around like a puppy. And now when Penelope is the size of Tank, they are still inseparable  #dogandpig #petfriends #cuddlebuddies | Cuddle Buddies | Facebook

Meet the freshwater turtle that breaks all the rules 🐢💧 With a snorkel-like nose and flippers more suited to the ocean, the pig-nosed turtle is truly one of a kind! Found in rivers, lagoons and streams across Australia’s Northern Territory and New Guinea, this quirky reptile spends almost its entire life underwater. Unlike most turtles, the pig-nosed turtle can absorb oxygen through special fleshy bumps in its throat, helping it stay submerged for long periods. When it does need air, that pigg