While paddling down the river, I spotted something massive on the bank. The smell hit before I even reached it. What I found was a giant snapping turtle carcass — shell intact, legs still attached.

Q: Tonca, an American alligator snapping turtle, was the unofficial mascot of the Museum of Science & History in Jacksonville. He made a memorable impression on many who saw him through the years.

Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, trains and ferries, forcing the closure of roads across large parts of New Zealand's North Island on Monday, while snapping power links to tens of ...

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A turtle Jean Stimmell once helped across the road, who was in no mood to commune. Credit: Jean Stimmell / Courtesy Sign up for the Concord Monitor’s morning newsletter for essential news each day, ...

Juvenile snapping turtles are hatching and crossing the bike path in Burlington's South End. Officials advise the public to let the turtles cross on their own and not to handle them. Mind your wheels ...

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 ...

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. - A local lifeguard helped safely remove a snapping turtle that was found underneath the dock at Juanita Beach Park. Kirkland Parks and Community Services (KPCS) took to social media ...