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

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

5.4M views · 10K reactions | Feeding An Alligator Snapping Turtle vs Common Snapping Turtle!!!  | Corbin Maxey | Facebook

26K views · 635 reactions | 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 | Facebook

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