This prehistoric-looking freshwater turtle is known for its spiked shell, strong, beaked jaws and worm-like tongue for luring fish. The alligator snapper faces a predicted 95% decline in 50 years and ...

A Florida alligator recently has been gaining attention from news outlets and on social media after it was caught on camera crossing a road while carrying a turtle in its mouth. The U.S. Fish and ...

The alligator snapping turtle is a prehistoric-looking freshwater turtle known for its spiked shell, strong, beaked jaws and worm-like tongue, which it uses to lure fish. Habitat degradation, ...

Alligator snapping turtles are scary-looking creatures ... moving part of their tongue like bait to lure in prey. That keeps other species from overpopulating. And they have a role in planting ...