The red-eared slider and the painted turtle are both fascinating turtles which are popular pets around the world, with the painted turtle being second in popularity only to the red-eared slider.

Iowa is home to 13 wild turtle species, nearly all of which are in need of conservation action, or are endangered due to a ...

The western painted turtle, found across the state, is known for its bright red, yellow and black colored undersides. This small turtle, along with the red-eared slider, are two turtles that DNR ...

She said it is legal to sell them, but they aren't popular. Unlike the common red-eared slider, which sold at $12.95, the albino and pastel ones sell for $250 each. Terry Wolf, wildlife director ...

You have the option of starting your turtle out in a smaller enclosure as a baby until they reach their full size within a year or two. Alternatively, you could also place a baby red-eared slider in a ...

As both a highly invasive species and a wildly popular pet amongst reptile hobbyists, red-eared sliders ... increase a slider’s lifespan. By promptly treating any illnesses or injuries, you can ...

Delaware has 15 native turtle species ... you'll find in the wild in Delaware. Red-eared sliders are especially populous, often seen basking with painted turtles and red-bellied cooters.

Among the species found were the blue iguana; red-eared slider turtle; Savannah, Nile and black-throated monitor lizards; and the common spotted cuscus, a marsupial. "The two suspects failed to ...

Iowa is home to 13 turtle species: western painted turtle, snapping turtle, midland smooth softshell turtle, eastern spiny softshell turtle, red-eared slider, northern map turtle, Ouachita map turtle, ...

The Paddlecraft Wildlife Index utilizes volunteers who are already out paddleboarding, canoeing or kayaking. Volunteers fill out a short survey about the number and type of animals spotted.