Why California’s Snakes Now Outnumber Some Birds—And What’s Driving the Shift

California’s diverse climate and sprawling urban areas have made the western state an unexpected hotspot for non-native ...
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Baby snapping turtle hunts down worms

Watch a baby snapping turtle instinctively hunt down worms with surprising speed and precision. This close-up moment captures natural predatory behavior and the raw survival instincts present even at ...

Cooter up a creek? Group sues over Rio Grande turtle species

The Rio Grande cooter can't catch a break. Rivers that once sustained the turtle species, native to New Mexico, Texas and ...
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The backyard pond rescue of a massive snapping turtle

The backyard pond looked peaceful, but lurking below was a snapping turtle with jaws strong enough to crush bone. Getting it out required patience, caution, and quick reflexes. From the first sighting ...