“Because this species is not native to Idaho, our wildlife are not used to having a predator like this in their habitat.” ...

Why did the turtle cross the road?” “To get to the Shell station,” is how one version of the joke goes. The reality is turtles cross roads all of the time. And judging by the evidence of the failure ...

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 ...

While the alligator snapping turtle might look like a giant beetle made from volcanic rock, these unique creatures are native to Kansas' rivers—and they're about to make a triumphant homecoming.

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 Kansas ...

GRETNA, Neb. (WOWT) - Staff at the Schramm Education Center near Gretna are remembering a snapping turtle believed to be close to 100 years old. Staff and visitors referred to the turtle as “Big Snap ...

A snapping turtle that apparently had been displaced by spring flooding has been rescued from the Lake Michigan shoreline and placed back into more suitable habitat. “Doug the Tank”, a 33-pound ...

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A curious common snapping turtle took over the Visitor Center at Peebles Island State Park during a tank change on Friday. The park posted “Snaps” the turtle on its Facebook ...