This Turtle Grows Its Own Fishing Lure Inside Its Mouth

Many of us were told as kids to watch out for the painful chomp of a snapping turtle. Anyone who has had the unfortunate ...
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Shell game - Some say snapping turtle endangered; others say no

NEW ORLEANS -- It's a marvelously ugly beast, with spiked and ridged armor, a sharply hooked beak, a fishing lure in its mouth and a nasty bite. But the alligator snapping turtle's hard shell holds ...
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Alligator snapping turtle bite on camera

Witness the power and speed of an alligator snapping turtle’s bite in this close encounter.
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Why snapping turtles bite so fast

Snapping turtles evolved their lightning-fast bite because their shells can’t fully protect them. Without the option to hide, ...
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5 Fascinating Facts That Will Change How You See Snapping Turtles

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 ...