What scientists learned from a mysterious surge in Canadian turtle deaths

Scientists have been closely monitoring a map turtle population after 10 percent died in 2022. They found a surprising ...
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South Dakota Zoo Mourns The Loss of ‘Gentle’ Snapping Turtle

A beloved Alligator Snapping Turtle named Bowser has passed away at the Bramble Park Zoo . This 'cherished' animal has called ...
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This snapping turtle crushes a soda can like paper

This video showcases a dramatic bite test featuring a massive snapping turtle, aptly nicknamed "Godzilla," as it clamps down on a soda can. The demonstration highlights the formidable strength of the ...
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How Dangerous Are Snapping Turtles?

Learn how dangerous a snapping turtle can be. One Fernando Mendoza throw may have clinched Heisman Trophy for Indiana QB 'The Abandons' is everything wrong with TV in 2025 GOP wins major Supreme Court ...
USA Today

Alligator snapping turtle found far from home in English pond, is promptly named Fluffy

An alligator snapping turtle that looks like something out of "Jurassic Park" has been found 5,000 miles away from its natural habitat in the U.S. South. A dogwalker spotted the turtle last week in a ...
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Lifeguards safely remove aggressive alligator snapping turtle from Kirkland beach

The turtle, known for its powerful jaws and aggressive nature, is considered invasive and can pose a threat to beachgoers. The dock at the park is just a short distance from the children's playground.
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Lifeguard helps remove snapping turtle from park in Kirkland

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 ...
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Invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland

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 ...
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Alligator Snapping Turtle Uses Its ‘Mouth Worm’ to Catch Fish

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 ...
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Why You Should Never Pick Up a Snapping Turtle by the Tail

Turtles aren’t known for their speed. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. (Slow and steady wins the race and all that.) But one type of turtle is actually incredibly quick, at least with its ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Is Chonkosaurus in a turtle love triangle? Rumors swirl about Chicago's giant snapping celebrity

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Photos: The return of ‘Chonkosaurus’ the snapping turtle

The famed snapping turtle, dubbed “Chonkosaurus” by internet commentators when pictures of her basking on a Chicago River pylon first went viral in summer 2023, reappeared earlier this week. The ...