An American snapping turtle with a bite that feels like "trapping your finger in a car door" has been found in a stream at a ...

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

If you've ever come across a Snapping Turtle, you know just how intimidating they can be. We lived in the Midwest for a few ...

A look at a new alligator snapping turtle from Chandler's Wild Life, highlighting wildlife observation and education.

These slow-moving reptiles may need a little help during crossing season, but knowing the right way to intervene is ...

He’s Chicago’s biggest celebrity. A massive snapping turtle sunbaking on a pile of rusty chains in the Chicago River has captured the hearts of locals, who have affectionately dubbed it “Chonkosaurus.

Two stars were born after a video of a giant snapping turtle enjoying an afternoon out on the Chicago River recently went viral. The first, of course, is "Chonkosaurus" himself. The second? The ...

The alligator snapping turtle isn’t dangerous if you avoid them, but they posses powerful jaws that can injure a person if provoked. Fisherman holds up the alligator snapping turtle he caught while ...

Federal officials are warning rafters to watch out for and report invasive snapping turtles that have been multiplying in ...

Snapping turtles often get a bad reputation for their hooked jaws and rugged appearance. They look like creatures built only for defense, but the truth is far more interesting. These reptiles have ...