Vermont banned the import and sale of pond slider turtles, including red-eared sliders, to protect native species. Pond sliders compete with native turtles for resources and can spread diseases.

Vermont has passed a proactive bill that aims to limit the spread of an invasive species that has threatened vulnerable species in the state. On June 5, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed Act 47 of ...

Several new laws took effect in Vermont on Tuesday, and among them is a new law that bans the importation and sale of a certain species of invasive turtle. Top video: Vermont Fish and Wildlife says to ...

Red-eared slider turtles can live a good life in a secure outdoor pond, and can be quite entertaining to watch. Credit: Braastad family photo In 1975, red-eared slider turtles with shells measuring ...

CHICO — The western pond turtle in Butte County is currently shaking in its shell, due to habitat alteration and introduced species that are killing off the local reptile. The western pond turtle, or ...

CSUN’s Orange Grove pond has received upgrades since public outcry in September of last year shed light on water and wildlife conditions, specifically revolving around the deaths of red-eared slider ...