26K views · 635 reactions | At 150-pounds, the alligator snapping turtle is a formidable presence in the waters of the bayou. But its hunting style relies on ambush, not intimidation — all with the help of a curious worm-like appendage in its mouth. America's Mississippi airs back-to-back starting at 8 PM. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

23K views · 512 reactions | Oscar may not be the largest Alligator Snapping Turtle I’ve ever held, but he sure is the meanest! Rusty Reed #Alligatorsnappingturtle #snappingturtle #oscarthegrouch #turtles #iliketurtles | Ed The Pond Professor | Facebook

Alligator snapping turtle feeding time. They are the largest freshwater turtles in the world. They are primarily carnivorous, eating mostly fish and other aquatic animals. When hunting, these ambush predators stay motionless in the water and reveal the worm-like appendage on their tongues to lure unsuspecting prey. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Alligator Snapping Turtles are the heavyweight champs—growing more than 200 pounds and living up to 70 years. #AmericasWildFrontier | National Geographic Animals

4.1M views · 14K reactions | This is how the alligator snapping turtle hunts  | Brut nature | Facebook