Or take the red-eared slider turtle , which is native to parts of the US and Mexico. It's illegal to keep the turtles as pets in Australia, but some of those smuggled in have later been released into ...

Red-eared slider turtles have established thriving populations after being released into the wild. Dave Hunt/AAP Rethinking animals as pets Of course, I am not advocating that pets be released to ...

Red-eared Slider A grown-up red-eared slider turtle is about 12.5-28 cm long. The red-eared-eared slider has a particular, expansive red or orange stripe behind each eye, while thin yellow lines are ...

"But red-eared sliders were the cheapest turtles you could buy as a baby, about $10. But when they get bigger, people release them into the wild." That's the problem, according to state officials.

The red-eared slider’s journey from regional native species to global presence began in the 1950s with the pet trade. Their attractive appearance, relatively easy care requirements, and low initial ...

In a scene that’s equal parts adorable and majestic, an albino red-eared slider turtle lounges on its dock, basking in the light like a tiny, mystical fairy.

GENESEE, N.Y. — The Genesee County Park and Forest volunteers, the ACORNS will be hosting a free event in honor of one of their longest volunteers, Ruby, a Red Eared Slider turtle. The goal of ...

A red-eared slider turtle walks toward a pond in this Thursday photo. 'Red-eared sliders are on the list of the 100 most invasive species in the world,' said Allison Begley of Fish, Wildlife and ...

A pat down revealed he had wrapped the turtle, a red-eared slider, in a blue towel and hidden it in the front of his pants, officials said. Police escorted the man away, and the turtle was ...

The authorities seized 281 star tortoises and 160 red-eared slider tortoises, as well as four mobile phones, all worth an estimated Rs 64,00,000.