Watch: Alligator snapping turtle found in Massachusetts pond

Wildlife officials in Massachusetts were called out to an Essex County pond to capture an unusual non-native animal: an ...
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'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 ...
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Fishermen net 100 lb. alligator snapping turtle in Oklahoma

BROKEN BOW, Okla. — Two fishermen in southeast Oklahoma got quite the surprise when they hooked a 4-foot-long alligator snapping turtle that weighed nearly 100 pounds. Oklahoma game wardens said ...
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Valiant lifeguard captures massive ‘invasive’ reptile lurking in waters of Washington park

A snap decision led to a big catch. A valiant lifeguard plucked a massive alligator snapping turtle from the waters of a Washington state park — then posed triumphantly with the invasive creature. The ...
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Its fearsome hooked jaw crushes with devastating power to bite through bone, something a 15 year-old American boy found to his cost.

The alligator snapping turtle looks as though it could have been created for a Sci-Fi/Dinosaur crossover film or conjured ...
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Brave lifeguard removes dangerous and aggressive predator from waters of Pacific Northwest park

A courageous lifeguard pulled a snarling snapping turtle from the waters of a Seattle-area park before fearlessly posing with the dangerous reptile. The young lifeguard jumped into action last week ...
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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 ...