Red-eared sliders are one of the most popular pets in the United States, but as a result, they’ve become one of the world’s 100 most invasive species. Pet releases have contributed to their ...

The man set off an alarm while passing through a Transportation Security Administration body scanner. Sign up for our Newsletters A pat down revealed he had wrapped the turtle, a red-eared slider ...

The only invasive reptile on the list, the red-eared slider, was first observed in New York in 1995. The turtle, named for its distinct red or orange stripe behind its eye, has a large native ...