Animal of the Week

The animal of the week is the Red Ear Slider. It is a type of freshwater turtle with red near its ear hole, hence the name Red Ear Slider. 

• They have bad hearing
• They have good eyesight
• When threatened, they will slide back into the water (hence the name)
• Very common (considered pests in some areas)
• Diet is small fish and aquatic plants
• Lifespan is 40 years (50-70 in captivity)
• Like to sunbathe
• They are reptiles
• Native to southern America and northeast Mexico
• Top 100 most invasive species
• Common pet