Behold the common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina). This robust reptile, found throughout the eastern and central United States, as well as certain regions of southern Canada, can grow to exceed 70 lbs (31.8 kg) in weight. Its diet includes nearly anything it can catch: Birds, small mammals, fish, and aquatic vegetation are all on the menu. The common snapping turtle is also relatively long- lived, with some individuals surviving for 30 years in the wild, and even longer in captivity.
Photo: Jody Benedict, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist
