3.5K reactions · 359 shares | Alligator snapping turtles get their name from their powerful jaws and the ridges of their shells that resemble alligator skin. Medusa, our resident alligator snapping turtle, enjoys spending most of her time in the water, buried in the mud. She can hold her breath up to three hours which is why you may not see her during your visit! | Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park | Facebook

Alligator Snapping Turtles are the heavyweight champs—growing more than 200 pounds and living up to 70 years. #AmericasWildFrontier | National Geographic Animals

Opening its mouth, the alligator snapping turtle wiggles a pink worm-like tongue to lure in passing fish and—SNAP!—dinner is served. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

60K views · 2.1K reactions | 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 | Facebook

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

2.7M views · 62K reactions | Donations can be made to: Louisiana Alligator Snapping Turtle Foundation Venmo - @Benjamin-Naquin PayPal - Benjamin Naquin Facebook Page : Louisiana Alligator Snapping Turtle Foundation | Stalekracker | Facebook