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My baby snapping turtles are escaping!

A terrifying close call nearly ended in tragedy when I almost killed a baby snapping turtle. Thankfully, the little one survived, but the experience was a stark reminder of how fragile these creatures ...

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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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 ...
USA Today

'Invasive' dinosaur-like snapping turtle found beneath Seattle-area dock

An alligator snapping turtle – a freshwater species native to the southern United States – has been captured at a lakefront park in Kirkland, Washington. Kirkland Parks this week shared an image ...
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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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Invasive snapping turtle apprehended in Pend Oreille River

NEWPORT, Wash. – Snapping turtles are a prohibited species in Washington. Despite this, one common snapping turtle was found along the Pend Oreille River and had to be removed by the Washington ...