Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City is hosting a variety of family-friendly events throughout August, including live music, animal encounters, night hikes, and a Pioneer Day celebration.

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

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. All ...

This is Lou the Giant Alligator Snapping Turtle Their known for their giant beak shaped mouth that can close very fast and ...

The alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America. The turtles inhabit rivers, small creeks and even sightings along the Mississippi Barrier Islands and Waveland Beach.

People who do encounter an alligator snapping turtle in the wild are encouraged to not the location with GPS coordinates from I-maps or Google Maps.

Invasive species spread to new waters in Kansas The KDWP’s Aquatic Species Recovery Program has been working to return the alligator snapping turtle to the state for years.

Hunting changes impact multiple lakes in Kansas People who do encounter an alligator snapping turtle in the wild are encouraged to note the location with GPS coordinates from I-maps or Google Maps.

Populations of the alligator snapping turtle – as well as smaller turtles — have been in decline for more than three decades; in fact, Gerken said the last alligator snapping turtle observed ...