Bramble Park Zoo announces death of snapping turtle, Bowser

The Bramble Park Zoo has announced the passing of their alligator snapping turtle, Bowser, from complications of cancer.
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What happens when you get too close to a snapping turtle – "Fast and powerful"

Snapping turtles aren’t like other wildlife. They’re powerful, fast, and unforgiving if handled incorrectly. This video looks at how people have traditionally located and handled them and why that ...
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Baby snapping turtles have long necks

Baby snapping turtles have surprisingly long necks, and this video gives a close-up look at how they stretch, move, and react ...
UPI

'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 ...
USA Today

'Invasive' dinosaur-like snapping turtle found beneath Seattle-area dock

An alligator snapping turtle – a freshwater species native to the southern United States – has been captured at a lakefront park in Kirkland, Washington. Kirkland Parks this week shared an image ...
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Lifeguards safely remove aggressive alligator snapping turtle from Kirkland beach

The turtle, known for its powerful jaws and aggressive nature, is considered invasive and can pose a threat to beachgoers. The dock at the park is just a short distance from the children's playground.
KHQ

Lifeguard helps remove snapping turtle from park in Kirkland

KIRKLAND, Wash. - A local lifeguard helped safely remove a snapping turtle that was found underneath the dock at Juanita Beach Park. Kirkland Parks and Community Services (KPCS) took to social media ...
KING5

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 ...
AOL

Alligator Snapping Turtle Uses Its ‘Mouth Worm’ to Catch Fish

The alligator snapping turtle in this clip has everything he needs to go fishing. The bait is a part of his body, and his lightning-quick ‘snap’ is too fast for most prey to escape from. All he has to ...
WFMY News2

Why did the snapping turtle cross the Blue Ridge Parkway?

VIRGINIA, USA — A modern day dinosaur was seen slowly making its way across the road on the Blue Ridge Parkway, it's long tail dragging behind. He was headed right for Abbott Lake at the Peak of Otter ...
KHQ

Invasive snapping turtle apprehended in Pend Oreille River

NEWPORT, Wash. – Snapping turtles are a prohibited species in Washington. Despite this, one common snapping turtle was found along the Pend Oreille River and had to be removed by the Washington ...