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The alligator snapping turtle is touted as being 1 of the biggest and heaviest freshwater turtles in the world. In case you were wondering, the largest is the Yangtze giant softshell turtle. You can find these prehistoric looking beasts throughout the southeastern United States. They prefer canals, lakes, and rivers. […]

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