You wouldn’t normally see the words “turtle” and “lightning-fast” in the same sentence, but common snapping turtles have skills that put Olympic athletes to shame. Although some people in the comments ...

Turtles aren’t known for their speed. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. (Slow and steady wins the race and all that.) But one type of turtle is actually incredibly quick, at least with its ...

Q: Tonca, an American alligator snapping turtle, was the unofficial mascot of the Museum of Science & History in Jacksonville. He made a memorable impression on many who saw him through the years.