Travis Thomas grew up on the Santa Fe River, but never imagined he’d lean over its glassy waters and hoist up a 65-pound prehistoric beast. The creature at hand was an alligator snapping turtle: ...

A brand-new tank is built and customized for a baby snapping turtle, giving this tiny “Godzilla” a safe and thriving home to grow. Don’t expect correct change when paying with cash, some businesses ...

The alligator snapping turtle is one of 12 species that the Center for Biodiversity is looking to protect after filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife Service. (Garry Tucker ...

Meet Godzilla the baby snapping turtle with a big personality getting a brand-new tank built just for him. From deep water zones to basking platforms, this custom setup is designed to give this little ...

This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced in a press release that a prehistoric species of turtle native to Florida is officially a federally threatened species under the Endangered ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Following a petition and agreement with the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle as ...

An alligator snapping turtle that looks like something out of "Jurassic Park" has been found 5,000 miles away from its natural habitat in the U.S. South. A dogwalker spotted the turtle last week in a ...

Alligator_Snapping_Turtle_Garry_Tucker_USFWS_Wikimedia_CC_BY_FPWCjpg.jpg A conservation group is pressing the federal government to declare the alligator snapping turtle an endangered species, but it ...

KIRKLAND, Wash. — An invasive snapping turtle was found last week at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland. The alligator snapping turtle, which is the largest freshwater turtle in the U.S., was located ...