A startling social media clip is grabbing attention after showing a snapping turtle ambushing a snake in the water and dragging it below the surface. The footage shocked many viewers, especially those ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered what happens to aquatic life in the winter when lakes freeze over? Rather than hibernating as mammals do, some animals go through a process known as brumation. Freshwater ...

On a camping trip in Ontario, Evan Budz spotted a snapping turtle gliding through the water. The 15-year-old noticed how little it disturbed its surroundings, barely a ripple, and started thinking ...

Locally, turtles' nesting season runs from about mid-May to mid-June. Motorists kill thousands of turtles trying to cross roads to get to their nesting sites. Seven of the state's 10 native turtle ...

Evan Budz created BURT, the robotic turtle that monitors its environment. In recent decades, technology has made major ...