Travis Thomas grew up on the Santa Fe River, but never imagined he’d lean over its glassy waters and hoist up a 65-pound prehistoric beast. The creature at hand was an alligator snapping turtle: ...

Alligator snapping turtles, like the one seen in this file photo, were classified as endangered in Kansas in 1974. The state has begun a reintroduction program to bring the creatures back to Kansas ...

Turtles aren’t known for their speed. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. (Slow and steady wins the race and all that.) But one type of turtle is actually incredibly quick, at least with its ...

DISCUSSION IN THE SENATE. WELL, IT IS ALLIGATOR MATING SEASON, AND A NEW STUDY IS GIVING INSIGHT INTO WHY GATORS MAY ATTACK HUMANS. IT WAS DONE BY RESEARCHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AND CENTER ...

Risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites, according to a study by scientists at the University of Florida and Center College in Kentucky. Published ...

Florida (WPBF) — A new study suggests risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites. The study comes from scientists at the University of Florida and ...