Aquatic and colorful, the red-eared slider turtle is one of the most well-known turtle species. Native to North America, it lives in rivers, ponds, and swamps, where it alternates between long swimming sessions and resting in the sun on the banks.
Easily recognizable by the red spot behind its eyes, the red-eared slider turtle is an omnivorous reptile that feeds on both plants and small aquatic animals. Surprisingly, it can hold its breath for over half an hour underwater and sometimes hibernates buried in mud during the winter. Introduced to Europe, it is now monitored because it can compete with local species.
This Papo figurine realistically recreates the Florida slider turtle: finely detailed shell, webbed feet, and expressive head. An ideal model to enrich a collection of wild animals, invent aquatic stories, or educate children about the diversity of the reptile world.