Red-eared sliders are one of the most common pet turtle species in the world. But because they can grow to the size of dinner plates and live around 40 years, people often release their pet turtles into the wild. That’s causing a big problem for some Great Lakes communities. Listen the full story by the Interlochen Public Radio.
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