Meet the newest alligator snapping turtle and get a close look at this incredible prehistoric-looking reptile. From its powerful jaws to unique behavior, here’s why this species is one of the most ...

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A Native American woman was reportedly nearly turned over to federal immigration authorities after a wrongful ICE detainer was issued by an Iowa jail. Leticia Jacobo, a 24-year-old member of the Salt ...

Meet the Reptile Zoo's amazing turtles and tortoises! From Sulcata to Alligator Snapping Turtle, discover unique species and cool animal facts in this educational reptile adventure! Libya’s top ...

Asked to list stereotypes they had heard about themselves or other Native Americans, more than 200 middle school-age citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a federally recognized nation ...

YAMHILL COUNTY, Oregon — Conservationists in Oregon are racing to protect one of the state’s only native freshwater turtle species from becoming endangered. The Northwestern Pond Turtle, a semiaquatic ...

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 ...

Lifeguard Supervisor Dani is getting snaps of appreciation from the Kirkland Parks and Community Services. The agency said Dani safely removed an alligator snapping turtle from under the dock at ...

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 ...

Jonnell Wieder earned too much money at her job to keep her Medicaid coverage when the COVID-19 public health emergency ended in 2023 and states resumed checking whether people were eligible for 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 ...