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 ...

Along the winding rivers and murky wetlands of Texas, an ancient reptilian survivor has been quietly defying the odds. The alligator snapping turtle, a prehistoric-looking creature that has remained ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) - State documents show a contractor has recovered dozens of oil-covered and injured animals after the Smitty’s Supply Inc. environmental disaster in Tangipahoa ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Claude, a rare albino alligator who served as California Academy of Sciences’ unofficial mascot, died Tuesday at ...

SNAPPING TURTLES are a common reptile in Iowa. Their scientific name is Chelydrda serpentina. Adults have a big head, a long spiked tail and a nasty disposition to defend itself from all takers. The ...

Read on for some chilling curiosities from the creatures of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Mike Bock Warning: The following animal facts are extremely creepy and ...

Claude, our beloved albino alligator, passed away from cancer on Dec. 2, 2025. Explore all the ways you can commemorate his legacy. Unlike a human or your pet dog or cat, Claude, the Academy’s ...

Believe it or not, turtles can be pretty picky eaters. Whether it’s for good reasons, like sensing poison or toxicity, digestive problems incurred, or just a matter of taste, some foods just don’t ...

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 ...

Aug. 27 (UPI) --A large, invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted under a dock at a Washington beach was safely removed by a lifeguard supervisor, officials said. Kirkland Parks & Community Services ...