Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A giant alligator snapping turtle. About 3 years old. Not really aggressive but can bite your fingers© Daranamnam/Shutterstock.com ...

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 ...

Alligator snapping turtles lie still at the bottom of the water with their mouths open. The inside of their mouths is a dark gray, which blends in well with the color of the mud.Within that, there is ...

An alligator snapping turtle display highlights the species’ massive head, strong jaws, and distinctive shell. The handler carefully checks the turtle while pointing out features that make it look ...

Earlier this spring an Essex County resident notified MassWildlife of a snapping turtle acting oddly in their yard and asked for help. What MassWildlife staff found was a female alligator snapping ...

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 ...

A giant alligator snapping turtle stands out during a close encounter because of its impressive size and appearance. The keeper highlights the turtle’s massive body while explaining details about this ...

HOUSTON — A 53-pound alligator snapping turtle found stuck in a Texas drainage pipe is recovering after fire-rescue crews freed the prehistoric-looking animal Tuesday. The turtle was found in Hockley, ...