At 150 pounds, the alligator snapping turtle is a formidable presence in the waters of the bayou. You don't want to run into this type of turtle while out and about. A mini-marathon of America's Mississippi starts tonight at 8 PM! | Smithsonian Channel

Alligator snapping turtle feeding time. They are the largest freshwater turtles in the world. They are primarily carnivorous, eating mostly fish and other aquatic animals. When hunting, these ambush predators stay motionless in the water and reveal the worm-like appendage on their tongues to lure unsuspecting prey. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Come take a look at this beast — a giant alligator snapping turtle weighing over 100 jin (50 kg)! 🐢😲 #Wildlife #AmazingAnimals #NatureWow | ShanghaiEye

60M views · 49K reactions | Under the cover of murky water — this Alligator Snapping Turtle's tongue masquerades as a worm, luring its prey into striking distance.  #WildlifeWednesday  | Science Channel | Facebook

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