Freshwater and sea turtles may look similar, but neither one could survive in the other's territory for these reasons.

A viral post from @kansaswildlifeexhibit shows baby snapping turtles emerging from their nest and heading for the water.

Meet the Reptile Zoo's amazing turtles and tortoises! From Sulcata to Alligator Snapping Turtle, discover unique species and ...

SNAPPING TURTLES are a common reptile in Iowa. Their scientific name is Chelydrda serpentina. Adults have a big head, a long ...

Read on for some chilling curiosities from the creatures of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ...

As a reminder that education is a primary mission of Mote SEA, there are four touch tanks at the aquarium, in which children ...

A kangaroo, alligator and Suffolk student walk into the Sawyer Business School. That’s actually what happened Sept. 16, only ...

The Alligator Alley trail at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland has been reopened to the public. A portion of the trail had been closed since June because of alligator activity. With the reopening of ...

MACON, Ga. — An alligator was found on Rocky Creek Road, near the McDonald's parking lot on Sunday. For at least two days, a 12-foot alligator was spotted lounging near the restaurant’s drive-thru, ...

A Florida woman and her puppy are recovering after surviving a harrowing alligator attack. It happened earlier this month in Paso County, FOX 13 Tampa Bay reported. Danie Wright told the local TV ...

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