Alligator snapping turtle

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Alligator Snapping Turtle Discovery in Cumbria, England Sparks Concern

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A dinosaur-like alligator snapping turtle was found in a lake in Cumbria, native to the US south, raising questions about its presence in northern England.

In a surprising turn of events, an alligator snapping turtle, resembling a prehistoric creature, was discovered basking in a lake in Cumbria by a local dog walker. The exotic reptile, typically found in the swamps and rivers of the southern United States, sparked curiosity and concern due to its unusual presence in northern England. Named Fluffy, the turtle with a 'nasty bite' was rescued from Urswick Tarn near Ulverston, showcasing its ability to cut through bone with ease. The carnivorous turtle, known for its armour-like shell and sharp jaws, was deemed 'invasive' in the region where it was found by a lake. The sighting raised questions about how such a creature ended up in Cumbria, potentially abandoned by its owner or escaping from captivity.

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Alligator snapping turtle pulled from lake in northern England ... (ABC News)

The dinosaur-looking creature, native to the US south, was spotted bathing in a lake in Cumbria by a local dog walker.

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Fluffy the alligator snapping turtle with 'nasty bite' found in Cumbrian ... (The Guardian)

Dinosaur-like creature that can cut through bone rescued from Urswick Tarn, near Ulverston.

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Meet Fluffy the alligator snapping turtle found in Urswick Tarn ... (BBC News)

A dog walker found the exotic animal, which is native to swamps and rivers in parts of the US, in a lake.

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'Invasive' alligator snapping turtle found in Cumbria and named ... (The Independent)

The alligator snapping turtle, native to freshwater habitats in the United States, was found by a lake in Cumbria and taken to a local vet clinic.

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Alligator snapping turtle from Americas which can bite through ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Invasive carnivorous reptile with armour-like shell found in lake by local councillor after probably being dumped by its owner.

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Invasive alligator snapping turtle native to Florida rescued out of ... (New York Post)

The exotic reptile, which is native to Florida, was found by a dog walker on Monday in a lake in the northwest county of Cumbria, the BBC reported.

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Dangerous alligator snapping turtle that can bite off a finger is found ... (Daily Mail)

Parish Councillor Denise Chamberlain fished the dinosaur-like turtle out of a lake in Urswick Tarn, near Ulverston, on Monday, with a shopping basket.

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Fluffy the alligator snapping turtle found in Cumbrian tarn – video (The Guardian)

The animal is native to swamplands of the southern US such as Florida, has a hard and rugged shell as well as a sharp and wide jaw. Vets said despite not being ...

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Vet gives update on 'dangerous' alligator snapping turtle found in ... (Yahoo News UK)

A vet has shared an update on a “dangerous” alligator snapping turtle found near a lake in Cumbrai - and revealed its new bizarre name.

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