5 Fascinating Facts That Will Change How You See Snapping Turtles

Snapping turtles often get a bad reputation for their hooked jaws and rugged appearance. They look like creatures built only ...
WUFT

Securing the future of the Suwannee’s “mythical” turtle

Travis Thomas grew up on the Santa Fe River, but never imagined he’d lean over its glassy waters and hoist up a 65-pound prehistoric beast. The creature at hand was an alligator snapping turtle: ...
Kansas City Star

Prehistoric-looking river creatures ‘settling in’ after first Kansas reintroduction

Alligator snapping turtles, like the one seen in this file photo, were classified as endangered in Kansas in 1974. The state has begun a reintroduction program to bring the creatures back to Kansas ...
The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus

Alligator snapping turtle getting help snapping back

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- When the state decided to bring back the river otter a few years ago, public response was enthusiastic. School children raised money to help fund releases of otters from Louisiana ...
Yahoo

Look: 'Dinosaur-like' alligator snapping turtle found under dock in Wash.

Aug. 27 (UPI) --A large, invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted under a dock at a Washington beach was safely removed by a lifeguard supervisor, officials said. Kirkland Parks & Community Services ...