Tiny steps, big journey as turtles return to Ohio wild

The Cincinnati Zoo and other groups are releasing previousy rescued turtles affixed with monitors in a statewide research ...
People

Giant Snapping Turtle Dubbed 'Chonkosaurus' Spotted in Chicago River

The video of the giant turtle garnered over 9,000 likes and over 2,000 retweets within a week of being posted Kimberlee Speakman is a Writer-Reporter on the News team at PEOPLE, covering Weekends. She ...
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5 Fascinating Facts That Will Change How You See Snapping Turtles

Snapping turtles often get a bad reputation for their hooked jaws and rugged appearance. They look like creatures built only for defense, but the truth is far more interesting. These reptiles have ...
Newsweek

Delight at Man’s Determined Attempts To Save Snapping Turtle: ‘A Hero’

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A man has been hailed as an "absolute legend" after he was spotted ...
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Meet ‘Chonkosaurus,’ the Chicago River’s massive, fat snapping turtle

Scoot over Chance the Snapper: There’s a new famous critter in town. Its name is “Chonkosaurus” and it likes to bask in the sun. The massive snapping turtle was caught on camera by botanist Joey ...