Snapping turtles are large freshwater turtles that are unable to withdraw their head and legs fully into their shells, and so have extremely powerful jaws that they use to defend themselves with by ...

You wouldn’t normally see the words “turtle” and “lightning-fast” in the same sentence, but common snapping turtles have skills that put Olympic athletes to shame. Although some people in the comments ...

A giant snapping turtle with the appropriate nickname “Chonkosaurus” was spotted basking in the sun on the Chicago River. Its size — along with the colorful commentary from Joey Cantore — has led to ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — 11 out of the 16 documented turtle species in the Volunteer State can be found in and around East Tennessee. Whether you’re curious about what turtle is the smallest, ...

Many cultures tell fascinating tales about turtles. Several North American Native tribes speak of a great turtle floating in a primal sea, before there was any land. Here lived all the other animals ...

If you are thinking about keeping a turtle you find in the wilderness, there are a few things you should consider. Turtles are intriguing with their colorful shells, and people are drawn to them.