Are Alligator Snappers Rare?
Alligator snapping turtles are declining due to habitat degradation and overharvesting for their meat. They are not an endangered species , but some states have imposed bans on collecting them from the wild. How big do alligator snappers get? DESCRIPTION. The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is one of the largest freshwater turtles in the … Read more