The Trump administration's proposal to change the definition of the word “harm” in the Endangered Species Act could bring ...

More than six months after their first reintroduction into Kansas waterways, the alligator snapping turtles seem to be settling into their new home.

Common snapping turtles can usually reach around 30 to 40 pounds. In Kansas, the largest alligator snapping turtle recorded was 138 pounds. “You know, further south when you get into like ...

If you walked into an upscale New York City restaurant 150 years ago, there was one staple you’d be almost certain to see on the menu: turtle soup. But unlike some other food trends you may be ...

Green sea turtles weren't the only turtle or tortoise available for people to cook, but they had built a reputation as a sign of luxury. During the 19th century, snapping turtles were part of ...

With the exception of characters such as Tokka, the mutant alligator snapping turtle who first appeared ... Jennika actually shares a common trait with Master Splinter. With that said, it depends ...

The natural world is full of wonders, and among them are species that defy common expectations ... Known for its prehistoric appearance, the Alligator Snapping Turtle continues to grow throughout its ...

If you’re lucky (or unlucky, depending on your perspective), you might spot one of the swamp’s more intimidating residents—the alligator—sunning ... species—from the common red-eared slider to the ...

Merchants Millpond State Park in Gatesville, North Carolina is that rare place where you feel like you’ve accidentally ...