Discover the Largest Snapping Turtle Ever Recorded

Snapping turtles are one of the oldest types of turtle around, having been around for approximately 200 million years – even during the time of the dinosaurs!

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But just how big can snapping turtles get? We’ll discover the largest snapping turtle ever recorded and see how they compare against other turtles!

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The Background on Snapping Turtles

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The Largest Snapping Turtle Ever Recorded

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How do Snapping Turtles Compare with other Turtles?

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Were Ancient Snapping Turtles Even Bigger?

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Discover the Largest Snapping Turtle Ever Recorded

Snapping turtles are one of the oldest types of turtle around, having been around for approximately 200 million years – even during the time of the dinosaurs!

But just how big can snapping turtles get? We’ll discover the largest snapping turtle ever recorded and see how they compare against other turtles!

The Background on Snapping Turtles

The Largest Snapping Turtle Ever Recorded

How do Snapping Turtles Compare with other Turtles?

Were Ancient Snapping Turtles Even Bigger?

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