The southern United States are home to a unique species of freshwater turtle called the Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans). It is one of the most widely distributed turtle species in the wild, making it a popular pet. The crimson stripes that extend from behind each eye of a crimson-Eared Slider give the animal its common name.
- The modest size and bright greenish yellow coloration of Red-Eared Sliders' shells make them a top...