This is Lou the Giant Alligator Snapping Turtle Their known for their giant beak shaped mouth that can close very fast and ...

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 ...

The Trump administration's proposal to change the definition of the word “harm” in the Endangered Species Act could bring ...

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

An angler from Kentucky says he may have broken a record for a 153-pound alligator gar caught in Lake Livingston, Texas after a four-hour battle to reel in the massive fish.

The creature at hand was an alligator snapping turtle: spikey and iron-jawed. Santa Fe College professor and turtle aficionado Jerry Johnston had enticed 23-year-old Thomas, who has enamored with ...

Five people have been rescued from an alligator-infested swamp almost two days after their plane crashed in the Amazonian jungle in Bolivia. The small aircraft, carrying the pilot, three women and ...

A group left stranded in alligator-infested waters after their plane was forced to make an emergency landing was finally rescued Friday after 36 hours. Five people were found atop the small plane ...

The University of Florida and Centre College conducted a study to find the cause of nearly all alligator attacks in Florida Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

Alligator wrangler Mike Dragich, best known for his social media presence, worked with local Florida organizations to remove the wild animal from the I-95 Mike Dragich/Instagram A barefoot Florida ...

In Louisiana, alligator mating season typically begins in April and lasts through May. During this time, male alligators will begin bellowing in order to attract mates and warn off rival suitors.