Endangered alligator snapping turtle found in Massachusetts

An endangered alligator snapping turtle, not native to Massachusetts, was rescued and is being treated for severe pneumonia.

Huge endangered snapping turtle, somehow loose in Mass., rescued from pond

“This is one of the first alligator snappers that's been found in the wild in Massachusetts, which means that somebody had it as a pet,” a herpetologist with MassWildlife said. The post Huge ...
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Invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland

KIRKLAND, Wash. — An invasive snapping turtle was found last week at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland. The alligator snapping turtle, which is the largest freshwater turtle in the U.S., was located ...
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'Dinosaur-like' alligator snapping turtle found under dock in Wash.

Aug. 27 (UPI) --A large, invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted under a dock at a Washington beach was safely removed by a lifeguard supervisor, officials said. Kirkland Parks & Community Services ...
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5 Fascinating Facts That Will Change How You See Snapping Turtles

Snapping turtles often get a bad reputation for their hooked jaws and rugged appearance. They look like creatures built only for defense, but the truth is far more interesting. These reptiles have ...
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Giant snapping turtle named 'Thanos' missing, possibly stolen during trip to Durham

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Tuesday marks two days of agony for Dan Hemby, who said he feels like he lost a part of his family when his alligator snapping turtle named "Thanos," disappeared. "It's almost ...
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'Prehistoric' large snapping turtle spotted in Northern California lake

SANTA ROSA, California -- In Northern California, there's a mystery unfolding about a creature that's been spotted at the bottom of a popular lake. Carlos Rubio was with his son at Lake Ralphine in ...