The alligator snapping turtle is the largest species of freshwater turtle. They are sometimes described as dinosaur-like because of their spiky shells and primitive-looking faces. Unlike all other ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Following a petition and legal victory from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed protecting the alligator snapping turtle under ...

Modeling predicts the species will continue to decline over the next 50 years under all scenarios, even if threats were to decrease ... The Service also proposed a “4(d) Rule” that prohibits the ...

Are snapping turtles native to Iowa? Yes. Snapping turtles are considered to be a native and common species in Iowa. They are found in bodies of water and prairie marshes statewide, according to ...

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 ...