Gabriel Weikert found this common snapping turtle with It’s lower jaw and throat was detached! Its Sad, but also incredible how these animals adapt when things like this happen to them in nature! #snappingturtle #turtle #iliketurtles | Ed The Pond Professor

Have you ever wondered how snapping turtles mate? We got you. As waters begin to warm, so do the hearts of snapping turtles. Mating can occur during spring through fall - eggs are usually laid in summer. The female snapper can store the male's sperm for several seasons, using it when necessary to fertilize her eggs. These gnarly scavengers are a vital part of healthy wetlands and aquatic habitats, and they aren’t shy about sharing their business. Video: Erin Huggins/USFWS Video description: A ma