What is a Red Ear Slider?

First of all, what is a red ear slider? Well, this is a complicated question, so let me start from the BIG picture and narrow it down.

A red ear slider is a living thing. No, it is not a sliding phone with red sides, it is an actual living thing. It has a complex cell system and it responds to its surroundings. So, do not try to slide it open! It. Just. Won't. Work.

A red ear slider is an animal. It is not so tiny like bacteria such that you cannot see it. It can move freely as well, so it is not a plant. It reproduces by sexual reproduction, so it is not fungus. Therefore, it is, indeed, an animal.

A red ear slider is a reptile. It is cold-blooded and has dry scaly skin etc., which are characteristics common in reptiles.

A red ear slider is a chelonia. It has a shell which has many layers which fuse with the flesh of itself, making it inseparable from the shell.

A red ear slider is a turtle. It spends most of its life in water and has webbed feet, making it easier for the itself to move around in the water. It has long feet which form flippers and a stream-lined body to reduce water resistance when swimming.

A red ear slider is a red ear slider. I am sure you did not know that, but so it is. It has red stripes which start at their eyes and stretch to cover the area of their ears, thus the name "red ear slider".

Now, I am sure you know what a red ear slider is. So read on from this blog to find out more!

Sources: http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/Characteristics-of-Living-Things.topicArticleId-8741,articleId-8578.html
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_four_main_characteristics_of_reptiles
http://www.brockwellvets.co.uk/pet-info-page.php?Title=Characteristics+of+Chelonia
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-turtle.html
http://www.redearslider.com/anatomy.html

Where Could You Find Red Ear Sliders?

The Red Ear Sliders are sliders which are most commonly sold in pet shops.

They can be found in the United States, east of the Rockies Mountains. They are fresh water turtles and spend much of their day basking in the sun on logs or rocks, or swimming in the warm waters of their native habitat. 

Their habitat can range from 'mud holes' of a few hundred litters in grassy ditches to empty looking farm ponds to streams, lakes and large rivers. The sliders like quiet waters with soft, muddy bottom,  lots of aquatic vegetation and good sites, ie: rocks, logs etc, to bask on.

Introduction

Hey All!

This blog was set up for our Biology Performance Task, where we could present a Biological topic of our choice. We decided to do it on RED EAR SLIDERS! This was inspired by our very own class pet, a red ear slider, Katniss!

These two pictures show how red ear sliders look like.

Thanks!