The Western swamp carnivorous tortoise (Pseudemydura umbrina) is Australia’s most endangered reptile. Thought to be extinct for more than 100 years, the tortoise was rediscovered in 1953. Two small habitats in the Swan Valley are the only locations where they are now found naturally. One of the unique features of the tortoise is that it aestivates (the opposite of hibernates) during the hot summer months when the swamps it lives in are dry, and food sources such as tadpoles are not available.
Source: The West Australian, 5 Feb 17
https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/kids/species-teetering-on-the-brink-of…
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