He's handsome, strong and rugged, weighing in at about 27½ pounds, and measuring about 14 inches in length. Rumpus, a common snapping turtle, looks ready to take on any challenge, but like all of ...

KAUKAUNA (WLUK) -- Snapping turtles are out and about in Northeast Wisconsin. Nesting season began recently and runs through mid-July. That's the time when female snappers lay eggs. "They come out ...

KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – Snapping turtles are starting to hatch and roam around northeast Wisconsin, especially in Kaukauna, with the nesting season. As a result, officials with nature reserves ...

Snapping turtles are notorious for their powerful bites – but there’s more to the story than just brute strength. In this video, we explore the surprising reason why these ancient reptiles ...

Common snapping turtles can bite with a force of about 210 Newtons, and their strike is considered “lightning-fast.” Alligator snapping turtles have an even stronger bite, with measured forces ...

Snapping turtles are one of the oldest types of turtle around, having been around for approximately 200 million years – even during the time of the dinosaurs! The species also has a lifespan of ...

Turtles are true works of nature - growing only one inch every two years, but living for more than 100 years - and they help clean rivers by eating dead fish and other undesirables.

To be sure, snapping turtles aren’t known to mate for life, but Chonk and Stagg have been seen mating together for years, Meyer said. There are several smaller snapping turtles believed to be ...

Most turtles, except snapping turtles, can be picked up by the sides of their shells. Maintain a secure grip, as they may kick to escape and dropping them can cause injury.

Turtles that nest from May to June in New York state are often spotted on or near roads, and the state Department of Environmental Conservation reminds New Yorkers to “Give Turtles a Brake.&#… ...

Visit Bone Crusher, the 107-year-old alligator snapping turtle at GSC. Weighing 120 lbs, he recently moved to the aquarium, showcasing his incredible longevity.