| Impact ID | 6173 |
| Impact Type | Other |
| Study Type | Anecdotal |
| Study Location | N/A |
| Impact Description | like other turtles, red-eared sliders accumulate minerals (Ca, P), environmental pollutants (copper, mercury, cadmium and radioactive compounds (sliders are also tolerant to low dose gamma and beta radiation) |
| Reference | 41446 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
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