Here in the Americas, lake monster legends are a dime a dozen. More than a few of them were probably inspired by these ancient-looking creatures. In honor of World Turtle Day, here are 10 things you ...

Alligator snapping turtle from Americas which can bite through human bone turns up in Cumbria Invasive carnivorous reptile with armour-like shell found in lake by local councillor after probably being ...

An alligator snapping turtle, with a jaw experts say can break through bone, was spotted living by a lake in Cumbria. The animal is native to swamplands of the southern US such as Florida, has a hard ...

A Kentucky fisherman has reeled in an enormous 200-pound prehistoric alligator snapping turtle and a potentially record-breaking gar at a lake in Texas. Art Weston and his trusted guide, Captain Kirk ...

Researchers found an alligator snapping turtle in the wild for the first time in decades. The creature is endangered and the only other ones they’ve been able to keep track of were reared in captivity ...

A turtle whose species has been known to severe fingers down to the bone has been rescued in a shopping basket of all things - and will now live in Cornwall. The "dangerous" alligator snapping turtle, ...

The weird-looking alligator snapping turtle which has gripped Russian locals is common in Texas - not so often seen in Siberia Get daily headlines and breaking news alerts for FREE by signing up to ...

When fisherman Drew Hammonds saw a spiky armour-plated creature at the end of his line, he made a snap decision. He dropped his rod and started to run. But after a quick look back he realised he had ...

On Friday's programme I had a close encounter with this charming lady. An American "alligator snapping turtle" pulled from a Birmingham reservoir by local angler, Steve Bellion. She's now living at ...

The alligator snapping turtle was discovered in Urswick Tarn, Cumbria, after locals reported seeing the fearsome-looking reptile. The turtle was retrieved from beside the small lake by Denise ...