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putting in section on distinguishing species (it's very notable and relevant to readers). We see the confusion all the time.

Painted turtle	Red eared slider

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Import to EU banned

Import of painted turtles into the EU (including UK) has been banned since 2005 to protect native species of turtles. [1][2] This seems relevant and important enough to merit inclusion in this article but I'm not sure where. Can anyone suggest? AndrewRT(Talk) 18:14, 18 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

@AndrewRT: Distribution, in section Human-introduced range. Sun Creator^(talk) 17:08, 26 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki Education assignment: Advanced Evolution

This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 25 August 2022 and 8 December 2022. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Nica88 (article contribs). Peer reviewers: Huginnscientia.

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