More than six months after their first reintroduction into Kansas waterways, the alligator snapping turtles seem to be settling into their new home.

Common snapping turtles can usually reach around 30 to 40 pounds. In Kansas, the largest alligator snapping turtle recorded was 138 pounds. “You know, further south when you get into like ...

Greg Wittstock the pond guy came to visit the zoo, and we decided to do a little check up on our huge alligator snapping ...

If you walked into an upscale New York City restaurant 150 years ago, there was one staple you’d be almost certain to see on the menu: turtle soup. But unlike some other food trends you may be ...

Despite its popularity, America’s love affair with terrapin didn’t last. The turtles were quickly overfished, and development along the East Coast destroyed and polluted their natural habitats.

Green sea turtles weren't the only turtle or tortoise available for people to cook, but they had built a reputation as a sign of luxury. During the 19th century, snapping turtles were part of ...

Snapping turtles, primarily the common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) and the alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii), are considered formidable freshwater turtles. Known for their ...

Staff with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) released a batch of 40 alligator snapping turtles into ... The KDWP tracks the progress of each turtle through the use of special ...

The American Alligator is an iconic symbol of the southeastern United ... Conservation efforts are crucial to ensuring the survival of this remarkable reptile. The Common Snapping Turtle is a ...

Merchants Millpond State Park in Gatesville, North Carolina is that rare place where you feel like you’ve accidentally ...