Aug. 27 (UPI) --A large, invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted under a dock at a Washington beach was safely removed by a lifeguard supervisor, officials said. Kirkland Parks & Community Services ...

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. - A local lifeguard helped safely remove a snapping turtle that was found underneath the dock at Juanita Beach Park. Kirkland Parks and Community Services (KPCS) took to social media ...

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 ...

Meet Lou, the giant alligator snapping turtle at Prehistoric Pets! This amazing animal has incredible jaw power and a unique light-colored shell. 'No Kings' protest leads to 73-year-old Florida ...

THEY’RE REALLY NEAT LOOKING. THEY’RE REALLY USUALLY VERY FRIENDLY TO INTERACT WITH, BUT THEY JUST LOOK LIKE LITTLE DINOSAURS. THESE ARE SULCATA TORTOISES, THE BIG ONES WITH THE BUMPY SHELLS. AND BOY, ...

You wouldn’t normally see the words “turtle” and “lightning-fast” in the same sentence, but common snapping turtles have skills that put Olympic athletes to shame. Although some people in the comments ...

NEWPORT, Wash. – Snapping turtles are a prohibited species in Washington. Despite this, one common snapping turtle was found along the Pend Oreille River and had to be removed by the Washington ...

It’s breeding season for turtles, which means our reptilian friends are on the move … very, very slowly. A turtle's search for food, a good nesting spot and breeding opportunities may lead them out of ...

Delaware has 15 native turtle species, and many are currently migrating to lay eggs. Drivers should be cautious of turtles crossing roads and, when safe, help them across in the direction they were ...

The famed snapping turtle, dubbed “Chonkosaurus” by internet commentators when pictures of her basking on a Chicago River pylon first went viral in summer 2023, reappeared earlier this week. The ...