The Service did not propose critical habitat protections for the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle, finding that doing so was ... the turtles face threats from illegal harvest, fishing bycatch, nest ...

“For example, our project’s results will improve the currently limited understanding of alligator snapping turtle nesting habitats and behaviors, as well as enhance our ability to manage ...

Kansas wildlife specialists are gearing up to drop off another batch of alligator snapping turtles in a local river early ...

The state’s population wasn’t alone either, alligator snapping turtle numbers declined across the U.S. in the 60s and 70s. “[Snapping turtles in the] entire southeastern U.S. were harvested ...

Habitat degradation, historical overharvest and ongoing capture have caused significant population declines in the once-abundant turtle. Early in the 20th century, alligator snapping turtles ...

Maximus, a ginormous 125-year-old alligator snapping turtle that staff loved to swim with and who brought smiles to thousands of visitors, has died, N.C. Zoo officials said Friday. “A true ...