The alligator snapping turtle in this clip has everything he needs to go fishing. The bait is a part of his body, and his ...

Austin resident Joseph McMahon shared footage of a giant snapping turtle hiding in the waters of Barton Creek near Lady Bird Lake over the weekend.

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 ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A snapping turtle that possibly wandered nearly a mile in Aberdeen from what is a common habitat for turtles was likely looking for a place to lay eggs. “The … ...

If you must pick up a snapping turtle, place your hands above each back leg and try to avoid the sharp claws on the turtle’s feet.

IOWA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A pair of deputies in Wisconsin helped a little surprise traveler on its journey across the street on Thursday. A snapping turtle in Iowa County was attempting to ...

Is Chonkosaurus in a turtle love triangle? Rumors swirl about Chicago's giant snapping celebrity The famed reptile emerged with her longtime mate late last month in the Chicago River near Goose ...

How did the turtle cross the road? Last week, 14 turtles were admitted to the Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center after being struck by vehicles. Here’s what you can do to help keep ...

Common snapping turtle Snapping turtles are Delaware's largest freshwater turtle species, reaching up to 35 pounds and 18 inches long.

Another snapping turtle, left, not the famous turtle called “Chonkosaurus,” emerges from the water in the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River in Chicago on May 29, 2025.