"Rare Invasive Alligator Snapping Turtle 'Fluffy' Discovered in Cumbrian Tarn"
TL;DR
An alligator snapping turtle, native to the southern US, was discovered in Cumbria, UK, by a lake. The turtle, named Fluffy, has a powerful jaw and rugged shell, and despite being unaccustomed to the cooler climate, it was found to be relatively healthy. Fluffy will soon be relocated to a specialist wildlife centre in Cornwall.
- Fluffy the alligator snapping turtle found in Cumbrian tarn – video The Guardian
- Invasive alligator snapping turtle found in Cumbria BBC.com
- Invasive alligator snapping turtle native to Florida rescued out of lake in England New York Post
- Fluffy the alligator snapping turtle with ‘nasty bite’ found in Cumbrian tarn The Guardian
- 'Dangerous' turtle that can bite through bone found in Cumbria Sky News
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