How the alligator snapping turtle became a threatened species in Georgia

Researchers from the University of Georgia say there are more aquatic species, including the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle, in the southeastern part of the U.S. than anywhere else outside of the tropics.

According to the National Wildlife Federation, the snapping turtle can weigh up to 200 pounds, live 70 years or more, and has a 1000-pound bite force that’s strong enough to snap through bones.

The alligator snapping turtle is now listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.