Urbanisation has long been at odds with wildlife.
However, scientists have found a turtle that does better in a suburban habitat than it does in nature reserves.
Eastern long-necked turtles living in the suburbs of Australia have larger home ranges and cope better with periods of drought.
The reptiles also appear to grow and survive better, suggesting suburban environments may sometimes be superior places to live than natural ones.
Scientists have published the findings in the journal Biological Conservation.
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