Have you ever wondered how snapping turtles mate? We got you. As waters begin to warm, so do the hearts of snapping turtles. Mating can occur during spring through fall - eggs are usually laid in summer. The female snapper can store the male's sperm for several seasons, using it when necessary to fertilize her eggs. These gnarly scavengers are a vital part of healthy wetlands and aquatic habitats, and they aren’t shy about sharing their business. Video: Erin Huggins/USFWS Video description: A ma

Oh look, turtles! Here are some fun facts about each species, big to small: Alligator snapping turtle 🦖 The largest species of freshwater turtle in North America, adult males can reach lengths of up to 29 inches and can weigh up to 250 pounds. These dinosaur-like turtles spend most of their time lurking in the bottom of waterways, waiting for hours at a time for their prey to swim by before biting down with a force of over 1,000 PSI. Gopher tortoise 🐘 One of only five species of tortoise found