The alligator snapping turtle is one of the heaviest freshwater turtles in the world! It is also North America’s largest freshwater turtle. It isn’t close related to the Common Snapping turtle. It is listed as “Vulnerable” which means it’s been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as being threatened with extinction unless the circumstances that are threatening its survival and reproduction improve.It can be immediately distinguished from the Common Snapping Turtle b

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