Snapping Turtles: Ancient Giants of Freshwater

How many bones are in a snapping turtles have shell

• 33
• 45
• 60

• 72

How long can snapping turtles live

• 50 to 60 years
• 10 to 15 years
• 5 to 10 years
• 30 to 40 years or more

What is the bottom part of a turtle's shell called

• shell
• scute
• plastron
• carapace

What do snapping turtles use to ambush their prey?

• Their excellent sense of smell and sight

• Their sharp teeth

• Their fast swimming speed

• Their loud calls

What are the two main types of snapping turtles mentioned in the passage?

• Common snapping turtle and Alligator snapping turtle

• Sea turtle and Box turtle

• Leatherback turtle and Loggerhead turtle

• Painted turtle and Red-eared slider

Where are snapping turtles mostly found according to the passage?

• Freshwater habitats like lakes, ponds, and rivers

• Deserts and dry areas

• Saltwater oceans and seas

• Mountainous regions

Why do female snapping turtles lay many eggs at once?

• Many eggs are eaten by other animals before they hatch

• They have a high reproductive rate

• To ensure genetic diversity

• Because they have a short lifespan

What is one of the main threats to snapping turtles mentioned in the passage?

• Habitat loss and pollution

• Overfishing

• Climate change

• Invasive species

Can snapping turtles hide their heads completely inside their shells like some other turtles?

• True

• False

What is the top part of a turtle's shell called?

• plastron
• carapax
• carapace
• scute