Snapping turtles typically range in size from 8 to ... They are usually found throughout eastern North America and inhabit bodies of freshwater.

Alligator snapping turtles are freshwater turtles that resemble ... Their range extends from the eastern part of Texas to Florida, and as far north as Ohio, according to the Texas Parks and ...

Only the snapping turtle and the painted turtle are really common ... It emits a foul smelling odor when disturbed. A close relative, the eastern mud turtle, occurs in New York only on Long Island.

In May and June, aquatic turtles like the eastern painted turtle and the American snapping turtle will be leaving their habitats in ponds, rivers and wetlands to find drier land to lay their eggs.

PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to force it to ensure protections for 12 plants and animals under the Endangered Species Act, ...

WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice of intent today to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to protect the alligator snapping turtle, Pearl River map ...