Snapping turtles are one of the oldest types of turtle around, having been around for approximately 200 million years – even during the time of the dinosaurs! The species also has a lifespan of ...

Meet Lou, the giant alligator snapping turtle at Prehistoric Pets! This amazing animal has incredible jaw power and a unique ...

The common snapping turtle is infamous for being one of the most aggressive and powerful turtles in the world. Unlike the typical calm and slow-moving turtle you might imagine, this species ...

Giant 53-Pound Alligator Snapping Turtle Rescued From Texas Drain Pipe. The turtle "struggled to keep his head up as water rushed over his body." By Avianne Tan. December 1, 2016, 6:13 PM.

A video of a giant snapping turtle, ... "When you see a 60-pound snapping turtle that looks like a dinosaur ... A Trip to an Animal Shelter Reveals the Dangerous Reason Why. PEOPLE. Newsletters.

The Chicago River's rebirth has allowed a giant snapping turtle to thrive in the once-toxic water, earning 'Chonkasaurus' some fans. U.S. Politics Sports Entertainment Life Money Travel Opinion ...

Officials apprehended a 65-pound alligator snapping turtle meandering the streets of a DC suburb. It is not a native species to the area. Meghan Marchetti/DGIF : ...

Winston Marshall, a Virginia-based nuisance wildlife trapper, caught a 57-pound snapping turtle from the James River in August, and he weighed it on a certified scale. In September, ... And although ...

Kayakers Come Face to Face With Giant Snapping Turtle: 'So Scared' Published Nov 10, 2022 at 4:38 AM EST Updated Nov 10, 2022 at 8:22 AM EST. By .

A video of the giant reptile was posted online by Twitter user Joey Santore, who filmed it as he kayaked along the river. The 50-second clip shows the turtle lying in the sun near Goose Island on t… ...

This giant snapping turtle in the Chicago River is an internet sensation: Meet 'Chonk' Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY. Fri, May 12, 2023 at 12:12 PM UTC. 2 min read.

Santore estimates the female giant snapping turtle was at least 60 pounds, he told WBBM. The “very old turtle” is believed to be 40 to 50 years old, wildlife biologist Chris Anchor told WBBM.