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

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Following a petition and legal victory from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed protecting the alligator snapping turtle under ...

"The only consolation was a very unusual and unplanned catch: a 200-plus-pound alligator snapping ... by the large reptile before releasing it back into the lake. "The entire time, the turtle ...

A massive snapping turtle was caught on video crossing an apartment complex parking lot in Jeffersonville Saturday.

(KWCH) - The alligator snapping turtle, once a vital part of Kansas ... which can get quite large, up to 200 pounds in parts of their range,” said Riedle. “In fact, companies like Campbell ...

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 threatened under the ...

A large snapping turtle dubbed "Chonkosaurus" has gone viral for its massive size and story. Chicago native Joey Santore captured a video of the turtle, which was lounging on top of a bunch of ...

A gentle giant of the North Carolina Zoo has died. On Friday, the zoo announced the passing of its alligator snapping turtle named Maximus. Maximus was born around 1900, according to the zoo.

Maximus, a ginormous 125-year-old alligator snapping turtle that staff loved to swim with and who brought smiles to thousands of visitors, has died, N.C. Zoo officials said Friday. “A true ...