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

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.

Tami Gingrich explores the unique qualities and lifecycle of snapping turtles, as egg-laying season is upon us in northeast ...

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

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

Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours. Here’s a look back at some of Chicago’s well-loved animals.

Which U.S. animal comes to mind when you think of the strongest bite force? Read on to find out if you are right or even ...

Herpetologist Paul Crump, who oversees reptile conservation projects for TPWD, says the turtles' ability to remember and ...

Snapping turtles can be easily identified by their ... Coyotes are around 2-feet tall and weigh between 20 and 45 pounds. They are carnivores, often feeding on rodents, rabbits, birds, snakes ...

Snapping turtles are feeling the love from humans. But as nesting season approaches, they and other species face danger crossing roadways.