Turtles are fascinating creatures because they can live as long as humans, sometimes even longer. Their slow-moving ...

There are two species of snapping turtles — the common snapping turtle and the alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii). They belong to the reptilia class, are mostly brown, black, or tan, ...

The main differences between alligator and common snapping turtles are that alligator snappers are larger, have heavy ridges on their shells, and have a smaller distribution. Common snappers are ...

Crawling on four legs in a shell was an adult snapping turtle who crawled from the rough and across the putting green. The reptile occasionally hid inside of its shell to avoid the sight of ...

alligator snapping turtles typically only surface from the water to lay eggs. They are the biggest freshwater turtle in North America, sporting jagged, pointy shells, and a hooked beak. While ...

Turtles belong to the most unique group of vertebrates, credit goes to their famous shells. While most people think of the shell as a shelter in the first place, it contains a lot of secrets ...

SAN ANTONIO — SEA LIFE San Antonio staff risked not life, but maybe some fingers, giving wild snapping turtles their annual wellness check. The aquarium partnered with Texas Turtles to complete ...

Slow play: snapping turtles treads on green at Battle Ground Golf Club during the IHSAA regional girls golf tournament.