Introduction: Invasive species are creeping into places they shouldn't be, causing the world to react dramatically. It can be transported in several ways: via all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), canals and waterway modifications, gardening and landscaping, transporting animal carcasses and rough wood, along with other items. The red-eared creature travels through another unique way to become an invasive species: it is abandoned by pet owners. Because this happens so frequently, the red-eared slider is included in the list of the world's 100 most invasive species. Place of origin (how it arrived): The red-eared slider is an invasive turtle species with a large pet base. It is native to the Mississippi River, the Gulf of Mexico, and the southeastern corner of the United States. This popularity of these animals, which are usually taken abroad and placed in pet shops, has its consequences. This invasive species is usually abandoned by pet owners who are misinformed about the red-eared slider and don't like the characteristics it has (that it can grow to the size of a dinner plate and bite). Areas found: The red-eared slider has been downloaded and blocked worldwide. Just some of the places where invasive species are found are Australia, Europe, Israel, South Africa, Guam, Canada and the Caribbean. The red-eared slider inhabits areas with calm, warm water, such as ponds, lakes, chasms, streams, creeks and slow-flowing rivers. The invasive species is present worldwide, making it highly dangerous to fight native turtles for the perfect range and habitat for them. Species description: The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a semi-aquatic turtle belonging to the Emydidae family. They're titled King... in the Middle of Paper Turtles, like Little RES Q. People dump their red-eared sliders every day, and they're pushing red-eared sliders higher and higher up the list of the 100 worst invasive species. Works Cited http://alienspecies.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/eng/species/red-eared-slider-turtle http://www.ontariostreams.on.ca/keep_care.htm http:// www.torontozoo.com/ adoptapond/turtles.asp?tr=10 http://www.climateontario.ca/doc/factsheets/TERRESTRIAL_INVASIVE_FACTSHEET-Final.pdf http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/caresheet-red_ear_slider. htm http://www.columbia.edu/itc/cerc/danoff-burg/invasion_bio/inv_spp_summ/Red-eared%20Slider%20Turtle.html http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/objtwr/imported_assets/ content/pw/vp/toad/red-earedslideralert.pdf http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/Biodiversity/2ColumnSubPage/STDPROD_068682.html http://www.mnr.gov.on. ca/it/Business/Biodiversity/2ColumnSubPage/STDPROD_068685.html
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