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Above: A Red-eared Slider in the White River area of Arkansas (4/2006), where this species naturally occurs. Below: A Red-eared Slider at Lilypons Water Gardens, Frederick Co., Maryland (9/14/2008). Here in Maryland, this attractive, non-native species has found its way to many ponds and lakes as released pets.

Comments:  Often known as "Red-eared Slider". Top photo by Bill Hubick © Cornell Lab of Ornithology.