4.6K views · 2.7K reactions | Ever heard of an Alligator Snapping Turtle aka; a Macrochelys temminckii?!  These ambush predators are known for their voracious appetite and their huge size! They are the largest freshwater turtle from North America and use their worm-like lure on their tongues to draw in prey! 缾 #livingthedream This big Lu is an oldie, want to give his age a go? | Jayprehistoricpets | Facebook

Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) memperoleh namanya karena rahangnya yang kuat dan tonjolan pada tempurungnya yang mirip dengan tonjolan pada tubuh Alligator. Kekuatan gigitannya yang sangat besar ini memungkinkannya untuk menghancurkan tidak hanya tulang mangsanya tetapi juga hewan bercangkang keras seperti kerang, keong, dan bahkan kura-kura lainnya. Paruhnya yang seperti gunting ini mampu memutuskan anggota tubuh atau menimbulkan kerusakan serius dengan sekali gigitan. Rahan

23K views · 116 reactions | The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is a large species of turtle in the family Chelydridae. They are the largest freshwater turtle in North America. The species is endemic to freshwater habitats in the United States. #snappingturtle #aquarium #aquariumhobby #reelsfacebook | Hendrix backyard TV | Facebook

159K views · 1.8K reactions | La tartaruga alligatore (Macrochelys...

A tartaruga-aligátor (Macrochelys temminckii) é um verdadeiro predador disfarçado. Nativa dos rios e pântanos do sudeste dos Estados Unidos, essa impressionante criatura pode atingir mais de 100 kg e viver por décadas. Seu casco rugoso e escuro se assemelha a rochas submersas, tornando-a praticamente invisível no fundo dos rios. O truque mais engenhoso dessa tartaruga está dentro de sua boca: uma língua bifurcada, pequena e carnuda que imita perfeitamente uma minhoca. Ao permanecer imóvel, ela b