alligator snapping turtle
macrochelys temminckii latin

Alligator snapping turtles seemingly most often hunt at night.

No human deaths have been reported to have been caused by alligator snapping turtles.

The gender of the baby alligator snapping turtles depends on the temperature at which the eggs are incubated.

The alligator snapping turtle is a large and heavy animal with a tongue that resembles a worm, which it uses as a fish lure.

He has also done extensive study and written books about alligator snapping turtles and Galapagos tortoises.

Selected species, like the Paddlefish and Alligator snapping turtle, would benefit from reduced harvesting.

The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world.

This includes a bridge constructed over a deep pool where zoo visitors may walk on as an alligator snapping turtle lies directly beneath it.

The alligator snapping turtle, a species that has declined drastically across most of the south, nests along the shores of the lake.

Alligator snapping turtles are usually captive-bred as pets and are readily available in the exotic animal trade.

Some states where alligator snapping turtles do not naturally occur (such as California) prohibit them from being kept as pets by residents.

Since then, authorities have posted warnings against alligator snapping turtles and snapping turtles.

However, mata matas are not active hunters, so, like the alligator snapping turtle, they need less space than a large, active species.

Hand feeding is dangerous, as an alligator snapping turtle is capable of removing a finger with an errant bite.

The alligator snapping turtle is now endangered in several states, including Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois, where they are protected by state law.

The river is home to hundreds of species of fish, including 11 species of catfish, and the alligator snapping turtle.

Reducing the raccoon population helps to prevent destruction of all the alligator snapping turtle nests and many of other turtles species.

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The largest freshwater turtle, the alligator snapping turtle is found primarily in southeastern United States waters.

Lizard House: Features several lizard species, alligator snapping turtles and American crocodiles.

In June 2006, alligator snapping turtles, which are a non-native species, were found in the pond, and there is the possibility that they are breeding.

The reptile house was remodled in 2012 to include taipans, death adders,Chinese alligator, and alligator snapping turtles.

The Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is a well-camouflaged ambush predator.

Almost 100 other rare plants and animals depend on the wet prairie habitat, including the alligator snapping turtle, sweet pitcher plant, and Chapman's butterwort.

Thermal biology and temperature-based habitat selection in a large aquatic ectotherm, the alligator snapping turtle, Macroclemys temminckii.

Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii)