Two kayakers spotted a giant snapping turtle in the Chicago River recently and filmed their encounter in a video that’s gaining attention not just for the size of the “Chonkosaurus,” but also for their hilarious commentary.
"Literally can't get more Chicago than this," another said.
Chris Anchor, a wildlife biologist with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, said while snapping turtles aren't uncommon in the Chicago River, the sight spotted by Santore is actually quite rare. "What is uncommon is that a turtle of this size is actually observed," Anchor said."These turtles live on the bottom of the river. And unlike a painted turtle or veteran slider, which are very commonly seen basking on rocks and whatnot, snapping turtles are almost never seen. There are only found out of the water right after hibernation, which is what I think was going on with this individual or when they emerge from the water to lay eggs.
Those who have seen the video know the big question asked by Santore surrounds the turtles eating habits."So turtles this big will consume anything they can get their mouth around," he said. Experts recommend anyone who does witness a snapping turtle not to disturb it or try to capture it, but to do what Santore did.
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