snapping turtles
Aggressive aquatic chelonians
Snapping turtles are large freshwater turtles native to North America, known for their powerful hooked jaws and aggressive disposition when threatened.
They have rough, ridged shells and long tails.
Unlike most turtles, they cannot fully retract into their shells, relying instead on their bite for defense.
The common snapping turtle and the larger alligator snapping turtle are the two main species.
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- shellHard outer covering
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- clawsAnimal gripping nails
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