Landing one record-breaking catch is an amazing experience for any angler but this one had two in just 24 hours! This ...

A beloved Alligator Snapping Turtle named Bowser has passed away at the Bramble Park Zoo . This 'cherished' animal has called ...

Meet the newest alligator snapping turtle and get a close look at this incredible prehistoric-looking reptile. From its powerful jaws to unique behavior, here’s why this species is one of the most ...

As Minnesota flaunts freezing temperatures and people take post-holiday walks along ponds and lakes, keep an eye out for turtles tucked underwater for the winter — even after it freezes. “If the ice ...

The Environmental Studies Council was established in 1978 to support, protect and enhance the unique environmental educational programs of the Environmental Studies Center in Martin County.

Kansas wildlife biologists are working to restore 21 imperiled aquatic species, including the endangered Neosho mucket mussel. Mussels are crucial for river ecosystems as they filter gallons of water ...

Protected alligator snapping turtles are returned to their natural habitats, after the trafficked animals are saved from interstate poachers. Cooper Lake State Park in northeastern Texas offers shady ...

Officials were able to safely remove a large "dinosaur-like" apex predator that was surprisingly spotted at a Washington beach. In late August, a parkgoer at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland, about 10 ...

Alligators are known for their incredible jaw strength. Snapping turtles are known for their aggressive nature, strong beak bite, and shells that can withstand a significant amount of pressure.

SNAPPING TURTLES are a common reptile in Iowa. Their scientific name is Chelydrda serpentina. Adults have a big head, a long spiked tail and a nasty disposition to defend itself from all takers. The ...