"But red-eared sliders were the cheapest turtles ... released and are inter-breeding with native Florida turtles such as the yellow-bellied slider, said Scott Hardin, exotic species coordinator ...

Whether you’re caring for a red-eared slider as a pet or just have a few hanging out in your backyard, it can be helpful to know the average lifespan of these unique turtles and what sort of factors ...

BILLINGS — Here’s a national issue in which Montana has raced out in front of the pack: turtles. State Fish Wildlife and Park officials have concluded there is no room under the Big Sky for ...

Red-eared sliders make excellent pets for both beginner and expert reptile enthusiasts alike, but they need quite large enclosures to thrive in captivity. There are a few different options to choose ...

Never take a wild turtle home with you. Turtle species native to Delaware are prohibited from being owned as pets, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture, and red-eared sliders require a ...

Any sightings of red-eared slider turtles need to be reported to Auckland Council. The dinner-plate sized turtles have recently been spotted in Titirangi and Swanson and their impact on the ...

Late last month, Indian officials seized nearly 3,400 red-eared slider turtles and other exotic animals from the luggage of several airline passengers. As the Deccan Herald reported, officials ...

Turtles have been roaming the Earth for over 220 million years, surviving mass extinctions and evolving remarkable adaptations that allow them to thrive in diverse environments. While their protective ...