Cool Critters: The western painted turtle is one cool reptile, especially in winter

As we humans warm ourselves with space heaters, coats and gloves, western painted turtles are at the bottom of our region’s ...
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South Dakota Zoo Mourns The Loss of ‘Gentle’ Snapping Turtle

It's been a rough start to 2026 for a local Watertown, South Dakota zoo. A beloved Alligator Snapping Turtle named Bowser has passed away at the Bramble Park Zoo. This 'cherished' animal has called ...
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This snapping turtle crushes a soda can like paper

This video showcases a dramatic bite test featuring a massive snapping turtle, aptly nicknamed "Godzilla," as it clamps down on a soda can. The demonstration highlights the formidable strength of the ...
USA Today

Alligator snapping turtle found far from home in English pond, is promptly named Fluffy

An alligator snapping turtle that looks like something out of "Jurassic Park" has been found 5,000 miles away from its natural habitat in the U.S. South. A dogwalker spotted the turtle last week in a ...
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Lifeguards safely remove aggressive alligator snapping turtle from Kirkland beach

The turtle, known for its powerful jaws and aggressive nature, is considered invasive and can pose a threat to beachgoers. The dock at the park is just a short distance from the children's playground.
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Invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland

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 ...
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Meet Louie, the snapping turtle

Meet Louie, the alligator snapping turtle at The Reptile Zoo! This unique creature is fascinating to observe. Hundreds arrested for DUI in Tennessee despite negative blood alcohol tests Unprecedented ...
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Alligator Snapping Turtle Uses Its ‘Mouth Worm’ to Catch Fish

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 ...
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Invasive snapping turtle apprehended in Pend Oreille River

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 the Washington ...
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Why You Should Never Pick Up a Snapping Turtle by the Tail

Turtles aren’t known for their speed. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. (Slow and steady wins the race and all that.) But one type of turtle is actually incredibly quick, at least with its ...
Chicago Tribune

Photos: The return of ‘Chonkosaurus’ the snapping turtle

The famed snapping turtle, dubbed “Chonkosaurus” by internet commentators when pictures of her basking on a Chicago River pylon first went viral in summer 2023, reappeared earlier this week. The ...
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S.G. Goodman – “Snapping Turtle”

S.G. Goodman's evocative storytelling skills are on display on her amazing new single "Snapping Turtle," which begins with a scene of kids beating a turtle with a stick. "So I asked if I could take a ...