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 Environment Ministry’s advisory body on Jan. 11 recommended banning the release of red swamp crayfish and red-eared sliders into the wild and the import of both species.

Red-eared sliders are commonly sold as pets.According to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, red-eared slider turtles make fine pets, but they are aquatic invasive species in the wild in ...