Snapping turtles often get a bad reputation for their hooked jaws and rugged appearance. They look like creatures built only ...

The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) represents a unique component of North American freshwater ecosystems. Renowned for its distinctive morphology and ambush predation strategy, the ...

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 ...

They may look like prehistoric bruisers with faces only a biologist could love, but alligator snapping turtles are proving they're more than just brawn. According to new research from the Texas Parks ...