Invasive turtle species taking over Canadian lakes and ponds, researchers say [Video]

Discarded pet turtles are thriving in lakes and ponds in B.C., threatening already endangered native turtles, say researchers. They found that pet turtles not only encroach on habitat but also expose native turtles to various diseases.

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