The famed reptile emerged with her longtime mate late last month in the Chicago River near Goose Island. But a new, unnamed turtle in the area has conservationists wondering if there is trouble in ...

A peaceful paddle on the river turned into an unforgettable encounter when a monster turtle—nicknamed Chonkosaurus, surfaced ...

A massive snapping turtle nicknamed "Chonkasaurus" spotted ... along the river and chatted with another person about the giant reptile. "That's a massive turtle...look at that beast," Santore ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Footage of this large snapping turtle, relaxing along the Chicago River, has gone viral. Joey Santore, who filmed the well-fed reptile, marveled at its size ...

The video of the giant turtle garnered over 9,000 likes ... a reporter for Hawaii-based news station KHON2 News. A large snapping turtle dubbed "Chonkosaurus" has gone viral for its massive ...

A massive snapping turtle sunbaking on a pile of rusty chains in the Chicago River has captured the hearts of locals, who have affectionately dubbed it “Chonkosaurus.” A video of the giant ...

A 100-year-old alligator snapping turtle named Thanos has disappeared after he and his owner were travelling along an interstate in North Carolina. Thanos is described as a 140-180 pound ...

Alligator snapping turtles have a hard, armor-like shell and a sharp beak. A 100-year-old giant alligator snapping turtle is at large after mysteriously disappearing somewhere along Interstate 40 ...

“So, when he walked in later, we were expecting him … But we’d never had anyone come in to weigh a turtle before. They usually bring us big fish.” Trapper Winston Marshall holds up the giant snapping ...

Pictures of the giant snapping turtle seen on the Mississippi River by Shala Holm and her daughter. Pictures of the giant snapping turtle seen on the Mississippi River by Shala Holm and her daughter.

Languages: English. You can get in touch with Robyn by emailing r.white@newsweek.com A 100-year-old snapping turtle has mysteriously disappeared without a trace while on a vehicle ride with its owner.

Throughout the massive turtle lazily watches the kayaker going past. Mr Santore later told WBBM News the female giant snapping turtle appeared to be at least 60 pounds. Wildlife biologist Chris ...