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120-year-old snapping turtle at North Carolina Zoo dies, park says

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — An alligator snapping turtle named Maximus who was more than 100 years old died recently, according to a Facebook post by the North Carolina Zoo. The post does not specify the ...
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‘Majestic’ 125-year-old creature that staff loved to swim with has died, NC Zoo says

Maximus, a ginormous 125-year-old alligator snapping turtle that staff loved to swim with and who brought smiles to thousands of visitors, has died, N.C. Zoo officials said Friday. “A true marvel of ...
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North Carolina Zoo mourns loss of Maximus the turtle, who lived at least 100 years

Maximus was born around 1900, according to the zoo. “A resident of Cypress Swamp, Max was a favorite of both guests and staff, and a true marvel of nature at over 100 years old,” the zoo wrote in a ...
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Why Did This Alligator Snapping Turtle Need a “Monster” Pedicure?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A giant alligator snapping turtle. About 3 years old. Not really aggressive but can bite your fingers© Daranamnam/Shutterstock.com ...
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5 Fascinating Facts That Will Change How You See Snapping Turtles

Snapping turtles often get a bad reputation for their hooked jaws and rugged appearance. They look like creatures built only for defense, but the truth is far more interesting. These reptiles have ...