In addition to habitat destruction, the turtles face threats from illegal harvest ... attracting prey with worm-like lures on their tongues and occasionally surfacing to breathe. Historically, the ...

The alligator snapping turtle was discovered in Urswick Tarn, Cumbria, after locals reported seeing the fearsome-looking reptile. The turtle was retrieved from beside the small lake by Denise ...

In Cumbria, England, a "dinosaur-like" alligator snapping turtle, dubbed "Fluffy," was found thousands of miles away from its native U.S. home. The massive freshwater turtle, known for its bone ...

In addition to habitat destruction, the turtles face threats from illegal and legal trapping in states like Missouri ... The agency has a year to publish a critical habitat determination for the ...

A small alligator snapping turtle pulled from a lake in Cumbia has been nicknamed Fluffy. A dog walker found the exotic creature, which is native to swamps and rivers in southern parts of the US ...