The alligator snapping turtle in this clip has everything he needs to go fishing. The bait is a part of his body, and his lightning-quick ‘snap’ is too fast for most prey to escape from. All he has to ...

SANTA ROSA, California -- In Northern California, there's a mystery unfolding about a creature that's been spotted at the bottom of a popular lake. Carlos Rubio was with his son at Lake Ralphine in ...

The Bramble Park Zoo has announced the passing of their alligator snapping turtle, Bowser, from complications of cancer.

Aug. 27 (UPI) --A large, invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted under a dock at a Washington beach was safely removed by a lifeguard supervisor, officials said. Kirkland Parks & Community Services ...

KIRKLAND, Wash. — An invasive snapping turtle was found last week at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland. The alligator snapping turtle, which is the largest freshwater turtle in the U.S., was located ...

Last week, biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were out checking traps set for the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle, Macrochelys suwanniensis, when they made a ...

Meet the newest alligator snapping turtle and get a close look at this incredible prehistoric-looking reptile. From its powerful jaws to unique behavior, here’s why this species is one of the most ...

A courageous lifeguard pulled a snarling snapping turtle from the waters of a Seattle-area park before fearlessly posing with the dangerous reptile. The young lifeguard jumped into action last week ...

When contemplating the largest, native reptile found in Texas and Oklahoma, we might think of large turtles, such as the alligator and common snapping turtle. However, another reptile is larger than ...

KIRKLAND, Wash. - A local lifeguard helped safely remove a snapping turtle that was found underneath the dock at Juanita Beach Park. Kirkland Parks and Community Services (KPCS) took to social media ...