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

An alligator snapping turtle was just discovered in a Southern Illinois creek. It's the first time the creature has been spotted in the state in three decades: http://cbsn.ws/2iUxLlG | CBS News

35K views · 66 reactions | Alligator Snapping Turtle vs Common Snapping Turtle! Often confused for one another the prehistoric looking Alligator Snapping Turtle and the more widespread Common Snapping Turtle are two very distinct species. Coyote will compare the two side by side to show you each ones unique features so you will better understand their individual traits and be able to properly identify them if you see one in the wild! | Brave Wilderness | Facebook

Shellabrate World Turtle Day with A CHOMP! Alligator snapping turtles eat their prey after luring fish into their mouths with their pink worm-like tongue. | Georgia Aquarium

4.1M views · 14K reactions | This is how the alligator snapping turtle hunts  | Brut nature | Facebook

3.4M views · 10K reactions | Feeding a huge alligator snapping turtle! #alligatorsnappingturtle #reptilereels #reelsvideo #reptileeducation #otistheturtle #animaleducation #reptilekeeper #turtle #animalfacts #strangepets #turtles #snappingturtle #gardenstatetortoise | Garden State Tortoise | Facebook