In order to use an integrated approach for studying the influence of risk factors on the
distribution of the native turtle species E. orbicularis and accompanying invasive species (T …

Since its appearance in pet stores in Bulgaria in the 1990s, the pond slider Trachemys
scripta has been released at multiple localities across the country, but this process has been …

The pond slider Trachemy scripta was one of the most commonly exported turtles until the
last decade and often released into the wild outside its native range. It was introduced to …

Based on the above environmental features, the warm climate and wetlands of the
Montenegrin coastal area, where both T. s. elegans (Lužnik et al., 2006) and T. s. scripta …

The Veleka River in SE Bulgaria is amongst the northernmost localities of coexistence of
Emys orbicularis and Mauremys rivulata, the two native freshwater turtles. This linear …

The present study is a review of the herpetofauna of the sourtheastern part of the Black Sea
Coast and Strandzha Nature Park. A total of thirty nine species were recorded for both …

Trachemys scripta (slider turtle) and other freshwater turtle species have been traded
worldwide as pets, but they are often released by owners in wild or in semi-natural habitats …

Commercial trade in Pond sliders (Trachemys scripta scripta and T. s. elegans) is the most
important factor responsible for their wide distribution in ecosystems where they are non …

Mortality by vehicular traffic is a well-documented, worldwide threat to chelonian
populations. We present a detailed analysis of the conditions and measures for prevention …