1.9K views · 49 reactions | Common Snapping Turtles have an...

The snapping turtle, a master of ambush, uses a unique fishing technique to catch its prey! With remarkable patience, it lies still at the bottom of the water, its body blending into the surroundings. The turtle’s tongue, equipped with a worm-like appendage, extends out like a clever lure. This fleshy, worm-like extension mimics the movement of prey, enticing curious fish to swim closer. As the fish approach, drawn in by the tempting “bait,” the snapping turtle springs into action, snapping its

6.2K views · 64 reactions | Footage of a plump snapping turtle relaxing along a Chicago waterway has gone viral after the man who filmed the well-fed reptile marveled at its size and nicknamed it “Chonkosaurus." Read more about Chonkosaurus here: bit.ly/3MjuTOn | WAND News | Facebook