Large adult and juveniles seen sunning themselves. They were around 8 and 5 inches. Humidity was low.
AOR adult on State Route 55, Town of LaGrange. Imaged only. GTS 346. KU CT 11971-72. Each image scanned from a Kodachrome slide.
Appeared to be laying eggs, or just finishing. Did not disturb except to take photo. Then left it alone.
This female was on her way to lay eggs and became a road casualty.
Photo by Cowper Chadbourn. Posted by permission.
In situ neonate
ANHC/AGFC/U.S. FWS survey.
Alligator snapping turtles are the largest freshwater turtles in the world.
An appendage on the alligator snapping turtle's tongue resembles a worm, helping this ambush predator lure prey.
Alligator snapping turtles are the largest freshwater turtles in the world.
An appendage on the alligator snapping turtle's tongue resembles a worm, helping this ambush predator lure prey.