Snapping Turtles

Using its bumping, lumpy body, this dangerous turtle can blend right into the bottom of ponds and waterways. While it usually stays away from danger and prefers to bask in shallow waters, snapping turtles don't need to run if danger finds them. This aggressive turtle has a bite strong enough to snap bone! In this investigation of snapping turtles, readers will find out these facts and more. Readers will see up-close photographs of the different kinds of snapping turtles and learn how these turtles use their bite to survive.