Do you Know What Snapping Turtles Eat?

On the surface, snapping turtles would appear to eat just about anything placed in front of them, but there’s a little more sophistication to their habits than that initial perception would suggest.

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What Do Snapping Turtles Eat in Captivity vs in the Wild?

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How Do Snapping Turtles Hunt For Food?

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