Witness the power and speed of an alligator snapping turtle’s bite in this close encounter.

The yellow-bellied slider is a semiaquatic turtle, native to southeastern United States, where it is the most common turtle species. As the name suggests, they have a yellow belly that is buried under ...

UTICA, MI - Snakes and alligators and lizards, oh my! And that’s just scratching the surface of what you can get up close and personal to at this local reptarium. LegaSea Aquarium and The Reptarium ...

An underpass installed beneath a busy stretch of road in Eliot a few years ago has led to ‘a substantial reduction in turtle mortalities,’ according to a state biologist. A Blanding’s turtle in the ...

Scientists have been closely monitoring a map turtle population after 10 percent died in 2022. They found a surprising culprit, and are left concerned for the future. A female northern map turtle ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Albert the Alligator — the 750-pound pet alligator seized by the DEC from a Hamburg home in March 2024 — is staying at a rehabilitation facility in Texas for now. Earlier this ...

Meet the newest alligator snapping turtle and get a close look at this incredible prehistoric-looking reptile. From its powerful jaws to unique behavior, here’s why this species is one of the most ...

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The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking volunteers for its annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day Oct. 18. Participants are asked to arrive at North Hero State Park at 10 a.m., ...

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 ...