The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has released alligator snapping turtles that were temporarily taken in at the zoo's Underground habitat.Alligator sna ...

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 ...

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 ...

While the alligator snapping turtle might look like a giant beetle made from volcanic rock, these unique creatures are native to Kansas' rivers—and they're about to make a triumphant homecoming.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Officials were able to safely remove a large "dinosaur-like" apex predator that was surprisingly spotted at a Washington beach. In ...

HOUSTON, Texas (WPVI) -- Why did the turtle cross the road? Houston police snapped into action in the middle of the night to keep a turtle safe near Buffalo Bayou. This wasn't just any turtle. The ...

A Louisiana sheriff's office is investigating the discovery of a human finger inside the body of an alligator snapping turtle. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said in a news release that a man ...

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.

Turtles are crossing Kentucky roads more often in spring and summer. Learn how to help them safely and legally.