10 facts about the Jamaican slider turtle

The Jamaican slider turtle, also known as the Cat Island slider, is a freshwater turtle (Trachemys terrapin) found only in Jamaica where it is endemic, and the Bahamas where it was introduced. The species of turtles are considered to be endangered due to various threats from habitat destruction and poaching to pollution and climate change. To raise awareness about the Jamaican slider, Observer Plus has compiled a list of 10 facts about the animal below. 1. It is the only native freshwater turtle sp...