painted turtle

Red-eared sliders are one of the most common pet turtle species in the world. But they can grow to the size of dinner plates and can live around 40 years. Because of that, people often release their pet turtles into the wild. That causes big problems.

Red-eared sliders are one of the most common pet turtle species in the world. But they can grow to the size of dinner plates and can live around 40 years. Because of that, people often release their pet turtles into the wild. That causes big problems.

On the audio guide today: the first butterflies of spring, nesting bald eagles and oak wilt.Also, a good reason to put off raking up all that leafy debris…