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 ...

There are many legends that tell of terrifying creatures lurking in the depths of the water, ranging from the Loch Ness monster to the kraken, an enormous mythical octopus. But for the most part, it ...

Locally, turtles' nesting season runs from about mid-May to mid-June. Motorists kill thousands of turtles trying to cross roads to get to their nesting sites. Seven of the state's 10 native turtle ...

A large, voracious predator has quietly invaded China’s lakes and rivers, and is now menacing native species across the country: the snapping turtle. Originally from North America, the animals — which ...