Oh, snap! 🐢 Alligator snapping turtles like Dante have a unique way of catching their prey, using their pink “worm lure” tongue to fool fish into swimming inside their open mouth like Dante is doing in this video. 🪱 Come face-to-face with Dante in the Great Lakes gallery at Shedd. | Shedd Aquarium

Have you ever wondered how snapping turtles mate? We got you. As waters begin to warm, so do the hearts of snapping turtles. Mating can occur during spring through fall - eggs are usually laid in summer. The female snapper can store the male's sperm for several seasons, using it when necessary to fertilize her eggs. These gnarly scavengers are a vital part of healthy wetlands and aquatic habitats, and they aren’t shy about sharing their business. Video: Erin Huggins/USFWS Video description: A ma