Herps, including alligator snapping turtles, are in trouble. Here's how you can help them: http://action.biologicaldiversity.org/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=17351 | Center for Biological Diversity

3.5K reactions · 361 shares | Alligator snapping turtles get their name from their powerful jaws and the ridges of their shells that resemble alligator skin. Medusa, our resident alligator snapping turtle, enjoys spending most of her time in the water, buried in the mud. She can hold her breath up to three hours which is why you may not see her during your visit! | Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park | Facebook

2.1M views · 12K reactions | Alligator Snapping Turtles are the heavyweight champs—growing more than 200 pounds and living up to 70 years. #AmericasWildFrontier | National Geographic Animals | Facebook

Alligator snapping turtle shows off luring behavior