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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 ...

The turtle, known for its powerful jaws and aggressive nature, is considered invasive and can pose a threat to beachgoers. The dock at the park is just a short distance from the children's playground.

Lifeguard Supervisor Dani is getting snaps of appreciation from the Kirkland Parks and Community Services. The agency said Dani safely removed an alligator snapping turtle from under the dock at ...

KIRKLAND, Wash. — An invasive snapping turtle was found last week at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland. The alligator snapping turtle, which is the largest freshwater turtle in the U.S., was located ...

The alligator snapping turtle in this clip has everything he needs to go fishing. The bait is a part of his body, and his lightning-quick ‘snap’ is too fast for most prey to escape from. All he has to ...

HUTCHINSON COUNTY, S.D. (KELO)- You never know what you’ll find on the roads here in South Dakota. The Hutchinson County Sheriff’s Office says this large snapping turtle was causing a traffic hazard ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Central Veterinary Clinic is no stranger to having people bring them wild animals. But when a client came in saying she had an injured turtle in her car, receptionist ...