I remember my first close encounters with a large snapping turtle and it made a major impression on me as a rookie fish ...

The common snapping turtle is infamous for being one of the most aggressive and powerful turtles in the world. Unlike the ...

Chonkosaurus,” possibly the most famous inhabitant of the Chicago River, re-appeared earlier this week after a winter of ...

A person was caught with live snapping turtles at a Westchester County reservoir after a police investigation revealed they ...

While in season, snapping turtles may only be hunted with a firearm or a bow, not with a flashlight and net as was reported ...

Snapping turtles are notorious for their powerful bites – but there’s more to the story than just brute strength. In this video, we explore the surprising reason why these ancient reptiles evolved ...

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, has reappeared.

The famed snapping turtle can usually be seen hanging out on a pillar on sunny summer days — and she's a sign the river is thriving.

A female snapping turtle re-entered the wild after spending over a year in rehabilitation at the Center for Wildlife in York.

The celebrity turtle and at least two companions spent the winter in brumation, a period of low activity akin to hibernation.

Turtles are at high risk when seeking out nesting grounds, because they may have to cross roads. New Hampshire Turtle Rescue ...

When Lori Lilley set out to rescue turtles from the Crystal Lake reconstruction site in March, she didn’t expect to find many. “I had made the comment, ‘If I just save one, I’ll be happy,’” she said.