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Sunday, March 8, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian

POLL | Should the BioPond turtles be euthanized?

Due to their invasive nature, a committee of professors believes euthanasia is the best solution to ridding the BioPond of the red-eared sliders turtles.

Penn professors recently announced a plan to euthanize turtles in the BioPond after deciding that they constituted an invasive species. Is this a necessary measure for preserving campus or, as one St. Joe's professor wrote, a step too far? Make your voice heard by voting and commenting below!