Maximus, a ginormous 125-year-old alligator snapping turtle that staff loved to swim with and who brought smiles to thousands ...

An alligator snapping turtle named Maximus has died, the North Carolina Zoo said. He was at least 100 years old, according to ...

An alligator snapping turtle that was more than 100 years old died recently, according to a Facebook post by the North ...

Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours. Here’s a look back ...

For most of us, visiting the zoo as a child brings up happy memories of adventures, melting ice cream, and childhood friends.

Moreover, these waters were full of marine life, making it a perfect habitat for this giant turtle to live and hunt. Archelon likely swam long distances in search of food, as its massive size likely ...

Bao Li is one of two giant pandas now calling the National Zoo home. Photo Credit: Roshan Patel/Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Washington businesses and hotels are ...

When it comes to Pokémon, most fans of the series will likely bring up a Fire, Water, or Dragon-type as their favorite, as these typings tend to have the flashiest members. But if Brock from ...

giant otters, bongos, and seals. Modi interacted with several animals, feeding a white lion cub born at the centre, patting an okapi, and observing a unique two-headed snake and turtle.

Vantara houses several rare and unique species, including a two-headed snake, a two-headed turtle, Tapirs, Seals, Giant Otters, and Bongo antelopes. The centre also features the world’s largest ...