Sunday, 6 October 2024

When Did They Come to the UK? 13. Red-eared Terrapins

Red-eared terrapins (Trachemys scripta elegans), from the US South, first appeared in UK ponds and lakes in the 1980s. They were popular pets in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle craze.

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