The species of Snapping Turtles found in South Dakota is the "common snapping turtle" (or known as Chelydra serpentina).

After seeing the pain caused by a plastic straw becoming lodged in a sea turtle's nose, a global call to action was made to ban them.

“With their sharp vision and quick reflexes, turtles can snap up prey in the blink of an eye,” the video was captioned. “The ...

One lovely thing about turtles is that they never look busy. They calmly browse the forest or sun themselves on a log, appearing to live a life of leisure. Behind their chill demeanor, however ...

"Stretch was loved and adored by guests and staff alike, being a fantastic ambassador for his species. He will be dearly missed," Mystic Aquarium's Facebook post read.