On a warm April afternoon, turtles gather on logs and rocks to absorb sunlight. Basking in the sun plays a critical role in their survival. As so-called “cold-blooded” animals, turtles rely on ...
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Local ponds and waterways are facing a growing problem as household pets are being released into the wild. Goldfish, red-eared sliders and other pets are showing up in Bozeman's ...
When exotic pets are released into the wild by owners who no longer want them, the consequences can be dire. Red-eared slider turtles are among the most widespread freshwater turtles in the world, in ...
Beyond commercial interests lies an ecological responsibility: The dilemma of red-eared slider sales
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California’s diverse climate and sprawling urban areas have made the western state an unexpected hotspot for non-native reptiles. A growing number of lizards, snakes, and turtles from other parts of ...
ABSTRACT: Environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are linked to adverse reproductive and neuroendocrine outcomes in vertebrates. Bisphenol A (BPA), a high-production monomer used in ...
Turbo enjoying time swimming around in the turtle pond and getting good meals and exercise.(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance) Turbo is a pretty female red-eared slider turtle. Turbo recently arrived at ...
In Cook County, Illinois, invasive red-eared sliders carry a diverse range of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi, without showing obvious signs of illness The prevalence of Mycoplasma ...
Red-eared slider turtles can live a good life in a secure outdoor pond, and can be quite entertaining to watch. Credit: Braastad family photo In 1975, red-eared slider turtles with shells measuring ...
On August 26, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, @whiskeytheturts shared a video of a hungry Red-eared slider turtle. In the video, the author calls the turtle while holding a banana. At first, the ...
KIRKWOOD, Mo. (WKRC) - Peanut the Turtle, a red-eared slider known for her unique figure-eight shell, celebrated her 41st birthday. Peanut's distinctive shell was shaped by a plastic six-pack ring she ...
KIRKWOOD, Missouri (WJW) — An unusually shaped turtle is living proof of the impact litter can have on wildlife and the environment. “Peanut the Turtle has attracted attention all over Missouri, along ...
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