News

Adopting a new pet is exciting, especially if you get to bond with them from when they’re a baby. Knowing how to care for ...
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 ...
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 ...
This spring, turtles like the red-eared slider, soft-shelled and eastern river cooter are beginning to nest around New Orleans. Here's what to know. Turtle nesting season is here in New Orleans.
The ACORNS host a free event to raise funds for Ruby the turtle's new habitat. Join the event to help Ruby, the Red Eared Slider, get a new habitat. Enjoy crafts, snacks, and guided hikes.
If red-eared sliders live in an outdoor pond, it must be secure. These animals are excellent climbers and have a strong desire to seek out new habitat in the spring. They can travel several ...
Red-eared sliders grow to be 12 inches long and have a lifespan of 20-30 years. You'll need to invest in an aquarium full of water with a basking area, plus a UV light to help regulate its body ...
Gurugram: On the night of 6 December 2024, when Indigo Airlines flight 6E 1032 touched down in Chennai from Kuala Lumpur, it unloaded an unusual piece of luggage: nearly 5,200 red-eared slider ...
Other semi-aquatic turtles that share the Blanding’s indoor habitat in the Brookfield Zoo’s swamp exhibit, including red-eared sliders and a common musk turtle, have also tested positive for ...
The same surveys in the same locations in 2023 indicated that only 5% of turtles were pond turtles, with over 90% of turtles seen being red-eared sliders." Red-eared sliders, which are often ...