Alien invaders were amongst the enemies of society fought by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles of New York sewer fame. It is ironic that the pet turtles - most commonly Red-eared Terrapins - popularised by the cartoon heroes have themselves become alien invaders in our canals. Growing too large for their aquariums and out-living the teenage years and fads of their owners, many have been irresponsibly released into the wild where they continue to live their long lives, nourished on our native wildlife.
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