🐢 It’s #WildTurtleWeek, and the common snapping turtle is here to remind us that being “common” doesn’t mean forgettable. The common snapping turtle isn’t endangered, in fact, it’s one of the most widespread and abundant large freshwater turtles in North America. But that doesn’t mean it’s invincible. Each year, many are injured or killed as they travel long distances over land to reach nesting sites or new habitat. It’s important to be mindful of them because they play an important role in fre