Snapping turtles are large freshwater turtles that are unable to withdraw their head and legs fully into their shells, and so have extremely powerful jaws that they use to defend themselves with by ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Following a petition and agreement with the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle as ...

Travis Thomas grew up on the Santa Fe River, but never imagined he’d lean over its glassy waters and hoist up a 65-pound prehistoric beast. The creature at hand was an alligator snapping turtle: ...

Nisswa, Minn., is known for its summer turtle races that draw hundreds of tourists to town. Every Wednesday, kids compete before crowds of cheering adults who recall participating in the same ...

The Asian food market has put a huge dent in the turtle population in North Carolina, but that will soon change. It is now against the law to harvest several species of turtles. Turtle expert Alvin ...

On a 90-degree day under a noon-hour sun, Mik Holgersson pulls on a pair of chest waders, steps into the water of Davenport's Carp Lake and reaches for a rectangular net trap that's visible several ...