Red-eared Turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans). Now adult animals, probably grown former pet animals, escaped or released when no

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Red-eared Turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans). Bought as hatchlings, now adult animals, probably grown on former pet animals, escaped or released when no longer wanted by owners. This is now illegal. On a private lake England. Native to southern USA.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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