Red-eared sliders are a type of turtle native to North America. Known for their distinctive red markings and quick ability to "slide" into their native ponds, these active swimmers are commonly ...

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The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is one of the most adaptable turtles on the planet. It’s also one of the most invasive species when introduced to an area outside its native habitat.

Red-eared slider turtles can chow down on earthworms, snails, slugs and leafy greens, according to VCA Animal Hospitals. Land turtles munch on beetles, fruit and grass, according National ...

If you spot a red-eared slider slowly crossing the road, Scibetta said it’s OK to pick up the turtle to get it safely to the other side. If you find one in your yard, take it to the nearest body ...

Western pond turtles got fatter and healthier after scientists removed nearly 200 invasive red-eared slider turtles from the UC Davis Arboretum, reports a new study. The study is the first to ...

Western pond turtles got fatter and healthier after scientists removed nearly 200 invasive red-eared slider turtles from the UC Davis Arboretum, reports a new study published recently in the ...

Interestingly, in the grand scheme of things, red-eared sliders are newcomers to Virginian’s freshwater lakes. These turtles are actually native to the Mississippi River Valley.