Cleaning a snapping turtle tank starts with removing your turtle safely, draining the water, and scrubbing the glass, rocks, ...

The hum of insects blends with the breeze whispering through the treetops, and the lapping water. It is peaceful, but a sense of anticipation grows as Brad Crosbie approaches and opens a cage on a ...

When you invite nature to the party, you never know who might turn up. A Reddit user posting in the r/gardening subreddit showed a delightful example of a snapping turtle who decided to use their ...

I was inspired to write this column after listening to Patti Smith’s story about her nonverbal communication with a snapping turtle during a recent New York Times interview with Ezra Klein. She ...

As Minnesota flaunts freezing temperatures and people take post-holiday walks along ponds and lakes, keep an eye out for turtles tucked underwater for the winter — even after it freezes. “If the ice ...

Capable of biting clean through bone, the snapping turtle’s jaw is a masterpiece of evolutionary engineering. Learn how anatomy, muscle dynamics, and reaction speed create its devastating power — and ...

CHICAGO—Krystyna Kurth likes to begin her tours of the river cutting past the city’s post-industrial area with a word association game. Kurth, coordinator of conservation action at the Shedd Aquarium, ...

An alligator snapping turtle – a freshwater species native to the southern United States – has been captured at a lakefront park in Kirkland, Washington. Kirkland Parks this week shared an image ...

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.

Lifeguard Supervisor Dani is getting snaps of appreciation from the Kirkland Parks and Community Services. The agency said Dani safely removed an alligator snapping turtle from under the dock at ...