In honor of World Turtle Day, here are 10 things you might not have known about snapping turtles. Elementary school students voted to appoint Chelydra serpentina in a 2006 statewide election.

Whether they’re gliding through the oceans, basking on riverbanks, or slowly making their way across the land, turtles captivate the imagination of people worldwide. Here are ten fun facts about ...

A demonstration “what not to do with a snapping turtle” in turned into an illustration when the reptile bite its handler and refused to let go. Video screengrabs A demonstration of how not to ...

Adults can weigh up to 40 pounds and are 8 to 15 inches long, according to the DNR. The snap in snapping turtles comes from how the turtles eat. They slowly approach the prey and then lunge ...