A snap decision led to a big catch. A valiant lifeguard plucked a massive alligator snapping turtle from the waters of a Washington state park — then posed triumphantly with the invasive creature. The ...

An alligator snapping turtle – a freshwater species native to the southern United States – has been captured at a lakefront park in Kirkland, Washington. Kirkland Parks this week shared an image ...

The turtle, known for its powerful jaws and aggressive nature, is considered invasive and can pose a threat to beachgoers. The dock at the park is just a short distance from the children's playground.

KIRKLAND, Wash. — An invasive snapping turtle was found last week at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland. The alligator snapping turtle, which is the largest freshwater turtle in the U.S., was located ...

South Carolina is home to a vibrant array of wildlife, thanks in no small part to its vast and flourishing wetlands. Among the most intriguing inhabitants of these aquatic environments are the diverse ...

Jay Hardy is a veteran, a guitar player, and a church-going man with a good heart. He enjoys being outdoors, fishing, and walking his puppy Lily. His overall love of life explains why he felt ...

The Marshfield Fair offers a wide variety of food vendors, from traditional fair foods to more exotic options. Many of the food vendors are family-run businesses, some of which have been operating at ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The alligator snapping turtle in this clip has everything he needs to go fishing. The bait is a part of his body, and his lightning-quick ‘snap’ is too fast for most prey to escape from. All he has to ...

HUTCHINSON COUNTY, S.D. (KELO)- You never know what you’ll find on the roads here in South Dakota. The Hutchinson County Sheriff’s Office says this large snapping turtle was causing a traffic hazard ...

A South Dakota snapping turtle is recovering from a gruesome injury, and he has a local bystander to thank for saving his life. A local "Good Samaritan client" and South Central Veterinary Clinic in ...