“With their sharp vision and quick reflexes, turtles can snap up prey in the blink of an eye,” the video was captioned. “The ...

Often mistaken for a slow, timid creature, the Common Snapping Turtle is far from ordinary. This aggressive predator, also known as Chelydra serpentina, is one of the most dangerous turtles on the ...

This fascinating reptile lives in lakes, ponds, canals, rivers, and streams in North America. Younger snapping turtles will walk along the water floor to find prey, while more mature snapping ...

Snapping turtles are a prohibited species in Washington. Despite this, one common snapping turtle was found along the Pend ...

An alligator snapping turtle is bigger than a common snapping turtle and can weigh over 150 pounds. ... and streams in North America. Younger snapping turtles will walk along the water floor to ...

It’s a part of the Alligator Snapping Turtle family, which are the largest freshwater turtles in North America, with males typically weighing more than 200 pounds.

Snapping turtles are one of the oldest types of turtle around, having been around for approximately 200 million years – even during the time of the dinosaurs! The species also has a lifespan of ...

Alligator snapping turtles are the biggest freshwater turtle in North America, sporting jagged, pointy shells, and a hooked beak. But these prehistoric-looking creatures haven't been seen in ...

Another snapping turtle, left, not the famous "Chonkosaurus," emerges from the water in the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River in Chicago on May 29, 2025.

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — An alligator snapping turtle named Maximus who was more than 100 years old died recently, according to a Facebook post by the North Carolina Zoo. The post does not ...

An alligator snapping turtle named Maximus has died, the North Carolina Zoo said. He was at least 100 years old, according to the zoo. Posted 3/21/2025, 7:45:36 PM ...