Bramble Park Zoo announces death of snapping turtle, Bowser

The Bramble Park Zoo has announced the passing of their alligator snapping turtle, Bowser, from complications of cancer.
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Securing the future of the Suwannee’s “mythical” turtle

Travis Thomas grew up on the Santa Fe River, but never imagined he’d lean over its glassy waters and hoist up a 65-pound prehistoric beast. The creature at hand was an alligator snapping turtle: ...
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Prehistoric-looking river creatures ‘settling in’ after first Kansas reintroduction

Alligator snapping turtles, like the one seen in this file photo, were classified as endangered in Kansas in 1974. The state has begun a reintroduction program to bring the creatures back to Kansas ...
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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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Alligator snapping turtle found in Lake Washington near Kirkland, WA

Kirkland Parks and Community Services announced that a lifeguard pulled out an alligator snapping turtle from underneath a dock at Juanita Beach. These animals are invasive in Washington state. Did ...
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Homeowner does double-take at 'surprise' discovery in backyard: 'Something you don't see every day'

"Beautiful and misunderstood." Homeowner does double-take at 'surprise' discovery in backyard: 'Something you don't see every ...
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Why You Should Never Pick Up a Snapping Turtle by the Tail

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 ...