Turtles aren’t known for their speed. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. (Slow and steady wins the race and all that.) But one type of turtle is actually incredibly quick, at least with its ...

Callers in Pennsylvania’s Washington County reported a giant snapping turtle was walking down the road. It turned out to be an African tortoise. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission photo Panicked ...

There are many legends that tell of terrifying creatures lurking in the depths of the water, ranging from the Loch Ness monster to the kraken, an enormous mythical octopus. But for the most part, it ...

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The snapping alligator turtle can reach 40 inches long and up to 180 pounds. A snapping alligator turtle-- with a bite fierce enough to sever human bone -- was mysteriously discovered an ocean away ...