Watch how this alligator snapping turtle uses its 'mouth worm' to lure an unsuspecting fish, then read about their hunting ...

These snapping turtles are considered to be the dinosaurs of the turtle world because they are the largest freshwater turtles in North America. They're also known for their massive size, as the ...

Alligator snapping turtles were once common in the Verdigris and Neosho Rivers in Kansas but, by 1991, were largely missing from the state. Kansas represents the northwesternmost reach of the ...

Alligator snapping turtles differ from their common snapping turtle cousins in a few ways. First, the adults have rough, spiked shells and larger front “beaks” than common snappers.

It’s a part of the Alligator Snapping Turtle family, which are the largest freshwater turtles in North America, with males typically weighing more than 200 pounds.

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.

These snapping turtles are considered to be the dinosaurs of the turtle world because they are the largest freshwater turtles in North America. They're also known for their massive size, as the ...

Alligator snappers spend much of their time underwater, attracting prey with worm-like lures on their tongues and occasionally surfacing to breathe. Historically, the alligator snapping turtle was ...