This one-ton turtle once ruled South America’s rivers — until a changing planet proved too much for even the largest ...

The post, titled "Well this was a surprise," featured a couple of photos of the turtle that they affectionately called a ...

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I was inspired to write this column after listening to Patti Smith’s story about her nonverbal communication with a snapping turtle during a recent New York Times interview with Ezra Klein. She ...

Juvenile snapping turtles are hatching and crossing the bike path in Burlington's South End. Officials advise the public to let the turtles cross on their own and not to handle them. Mind your wheels ...

Aug. 27 (UPI) --A large, invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted under a dock at a Washington beach was safely removed by a lifeguard supervisor, officials said. Kirkland Parks & Community Services ...

A snap decision led to a big catch. A valiant lifeguard plucked a massive alligator snapping turtle from the waters of a Washington state park — then posed triumphantly with the invasive creature. The ...

An alligator snapping turtle – a freshwater species native to the southern United States – has been captured at a lakefront park in Kirkland, Washington. Kirkland Parks this week shared an image ...

The turtle, known for its powerful jaws and aggressive nature, is considered invasive and can pose a threat to beachgoers. The dock at the park is just a short distance from the children's playground.

Lifeguard Supervisor Dani is getting snaps of appreciation from the Kirkland Parks and Community Services. The agency said Dani safely removed an alligator snapping turtle from under the dock at ...