Close up of a snapper raising its head above still murky water. Green algae grows on its back.
Be on the lookout for the park’s largest turtle whenever you are near a pond, lake, or wetland. The common snapping turtle is fond of floating along waiting for a snack. In addition to its size, this predator can be identified by a powerful beak and spikes on its neck.
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