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Brave swimmer has face to face encounter with giant snapping turtle

Common snapping turtles are in almost every lake and river in North America. They lurk in the weeds and muddy bays in most bodies of water and they are occasionally seen basking on logs and on rocks near shore. They are ferocious looking creatures, feared by many due to their large heads and powerful jaws. On land, they have been known to snap at people in what appears to be an aggressive display for those who venture too close. Growing well upwards of 30 pounds and reaching the size of a serving platter, they look terrifying at first glance. They are prehistoric in appearance.The truth is that they are virtually harmless to humans. That aggression on land is actually defensive behavior because they cannot retreat quickly or pull their massive heads into their shells for protection. When encountered in the water, they are much more graceful and confident. Their personality and behavior are completely different and they will rarely try to bite a person.
Common snapping turtles are in almost every lake and river in North America. They lurk in the weeds and muddy bays in most bodies of water and they are occasionally seen basking on logs and on rocks near shore. They are ferocious looking creatures, feared by many due to their large heads and powerful jaws. On land, they have been known to snap at people in what appears to be an aggressive display for those who venture too close. Growing well upwards of 30 pounds and reaching the size of a serving platter, they look terrifying at first glance. They are prehistoric in appearance.The truth is that they are virtually harmless to humans. That aggression on land is actually defensive behavior because they cannot retreat quickly or pull their massive heads into their shells for protection. When encountered in the water, they are much more graceful and confident. Their personality and behavior are completely different and they will rarely try to bite a person.
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Credit:
Rumble
Editorial #:
1278796709
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Rumble
Date created:
July 09, 2019
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00:01:11:00
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United States
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MPEG-4 8-bit H.264 4K 3840x2160 29.97p
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Rumble Editorial
Object name:
8877002