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

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

Alligator Snapping Turtles are the heavyweight champs—growing more than 200 pounds and living up to 70 years. #AmericasWildFrontier | National Geographic Animals

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

Alligator snapping turtles get their name from their powerful jaws and the ridges of their shells that resemble alligator skin. Medusa, our resident alligator snapping turtle, enjoys spending most of her time in the water, buried in the mud. She can hold her breath up to three hours which is why you may not see her during your visit! | Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

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

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

Feeding a huge alligator snapping turtle! #alligatorsnappingturtle #reptilereels #reelsvideo #reptileeducation #otistheturtle #animaleducation #reptilekeeper #turtle #animalfacts #strangepets #turtles #snappingturtle #gardenstatetortoise | Garden State Tortoise