Slow play? A snapping turtle invades the IHSAA girls golf regionals near Lafayette
A four legged reptile with a powerful bite took in the action during the IHSAA girls golf regional tournament in Battle ...
‘Godzilla’ Snapping Turtle Is So Huge Virginia Officials Established a New Record Category
Virginia wildlife trapper Winston Marshall caught a 57-pound common snapping turtle that established a new state record ...
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Turtles of New York
Only the snapping turtle and the painted turtle are really common across New York. Snappers are the largest New York freshwater turtle, reaching shell lengths of 19 inches and weights of 70 pounds.
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Alligator snapping turtles are back in Kansas, what to know
A species of big turtles, long gone from Kansas, are now back after a 30-year hiatus. Staff with the Kansas Department of ...
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Record-setting "Godzilla" of a snapping turtle caught and released in Henrico
The largest snapping turtle ever recorded in the state was caught last month in the James River, according to the Virginia ...
A haven for hard tops: Turtle Rescue League in Southbridge marks 15 seasons
Turtles have sturdily marched, climbed and swum through time for millions of years. A rescue league offers aid in a time of ...
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‘Giant’ creature — known for aggression and strong jaws — sets record in Virginia
A 25-to-30-pound common snapping turtle is considered large ... This specimen weighed just under 60 pounds with an 18-inch shell, officials said. While its age is unknown, the creatures can ...