Giant red-eared slider caught in Poznań — an invasive threat to Polish waterways

A large red-eared slider turtle (Trachemys scripta) was caught in Poznań — an invasive species that poses a serious threat to local ecosystems. Owners often buy them as small pets but adult turtles can grow to 40 cm and require a 400-litre tank; many owners illegally release them into local waterways when care becomes too demanding.