According to the researchers, many Bengaluru lakes such as Sankey Tank and Jakkur Lake already have the red-eared slider (RES) turtle, a highly invasive species, that feeds on indigenous flora and fauna, while competing for food resources.
Smuggled rare Mexican box turtles intercepted by U.S. officials at the Port of Memphis. USFWSHatchling turtles are cute, small and inexpensive. Handled improperly, they also can make you sick. Turtles are well-known carriers of salmonella, a common bacterial disease that causes fever, stomach cramps and dehydration and can lead to severe illness, especially in young children and elderly people. In August 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an advisory about an 11-state