In these delicate months, people tend to prod and handle them, making bites inevitable. Snapping turtle jaw strength—while nothing to sneeze at—is somewhat overrated. Common snapping turtles ...

Jawlene, who is missing her top jaw, lives happily at Gatorland Orlando with her turtle friend after being rescued in 2023.

Snapping turtle - Otic notch at back of skull allows anterior expansion of jaw muscles. ‘Modified anapsid’ condition increases power of bite. Holes arose in dermal roof, muscles pass through roof to ...

USFWS says gators treat turtles like nature's hard candy and, since their jaw is so powerful, they have no problem crunching through a turtle's shell. "Enjoy this fine dining experience ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — A gator missing her top jaw who was rescued nearly two years ago is currently living "her best life in alligator paradise." The fierce reptile, named Jawlene, was found in the ...