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Ng, P. K. A. (2009). The ecology of non-native red-eared sliders and their potential impacts on the native fauna of singapore. Unpublished thesis , National University of Singapore, Singapore. 
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Resource type: Thesis/Dissertation
BibTeX citation key: anon2009a
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Keywords: Amyda cartilaginea, Batagur baska, Carettochelyidae, Carettochelys insculpta, Cuora amboinensis, Dogania subplana, Emydidae, Geoemydidae, Habitat - habitat, Heosemys spinosa, invasive Arten - invasive species, Mauremys sinensis, Melanochelys tricarinata, Notochelys platynota, Pelodiscus sinensis, Pseudemys concinna, Schildkröten - turtles + tortoises, Siebenrockiella crassicollis, Südostasien - South East Asia, Trachemys scripta, Trionychidae
Creators: Ng
Publisher: National University of Singapore (Singapore)
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Abstract     
The red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans), originally from North America, has been considered an invasive species and has established populations outside of its natural range. The possible impact of this species has not been well studied despite being imported to many countries as pets and having been considered a pest in many countries. Furthermore, nothing is known of this species’ ability to adapt to a tropical equatorial climate. This study examines various aspects of the red-eared slider’s ecology in Singapore and it was found that populations were denser at ponds than at reservoirs. The red-eared slider is an opportunistic omnivore and exhibits diurnal activity which is typical of this species. However it appears to be capable of modifying its reproductive strategy to produce smaller clutches of eggs at a higher frequency throughout the year, an adaptation to the aseasonality of this region. Local attitudes and opinions towards the introduction of the red-eared slider were also examined and despite being educated on the origin of this species, release of redeared sliders is widely accepted and practiced among Singaporeans. The results of these studies indicate that the red-eared slider fulfills many criteria that characterise a successful invasive species. These information were used to create a set of recommendations as a framework for the control and management of populations of red-eared sliders in Singapore and other countries within the region. Cuora amboinensis Siebenrockiella crassicollis Heosemys spinosa Notochelys platynotaOcadia sinensis Mauremys Pseudemys concinna Batagur baska Carettochelys insculpta Pelodiscus sinensis Trionychidae Amyda cartilaginea Dogania subplana
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