Sentences with phrase «snapping turtle species»

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Because of the species» engendered status, it's illegal to hunt alligator snapping turtles in Illinois.

Taxonomic assessment of Alligator Snapping Turtles (Chelydridae: Macrochelys), with the description of two new species from the southeastern United States

«They hardly ever come onto land, and they don't swim in seawater either,» he says, which helps explain how a distinct species arose, in the case of the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle, in just one river.

A new study appearing this week in the journal Zootaxa shows the alligator snapping turtle, the largest freshwater turtle in the Western Hemisphere and previously believed to be one species, is actually three separate species.

Thomas said the species» survival remains a concern due to its restricted range and Florida law prohibits the possession, capture and pursuit of alligator snapping turtles.

Conservation of coastal rivers of the northern Gulf of Mexico is vital to the survival of the alligator snapping turtle, including two recently discovered species, University of Florida scientists say.

Chickens, fish, foxes, goats, monkeys, pigs (pot - belly or any other), scorpions, snapping turtles, spiders, tarantulas, wildlife and any venomous species.

Past guests have had professional quality photography opportunities and have snapped stunning images of sea turtles, pufferfish, squid, spotted eagle rays, and several different species of octopus.

The scientific name of the common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina, is a nod to the very long, agile, and «snake - like» neck of the species — angered snapping turtles are able to maneuver their necks with surprising speed and dexterity in a bid to ward off attackers with a powerful snap of their beak - like jaws.