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

26K views · 635 reactions | At 150-pounds, the alligator snapping turtle is a formidable presence in the waters of the bayou. But its hunting style relies on ambush, not intimidation — all with the help of a curious worm-like appendage in its mouth. America's Mississippi airs back-to-back starting at 8 PM. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

1.8K views · 83 reactions | Alligator snapping turtles—like Grandpa here—can stay submerged for up to 50 minutes! These turtles prefer to sit still underwater for as long as they can. Sometimes they’ll stay submerged for so long that algae starts growing on their shell! | Oklahoma Aquarium | Facebook

Check out Alligator Snapping Turtle Tank! 😱 *CRAZY BITE* Watch the full video here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwZC5WwTzrU | CoralFish12g

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

This is how the alligator snapping turtle hunts 😱 | Brut nature