The BIGGEST Turtle You've EVER Seen!

The video explores the Florida Everglades, focusing on the encounter with the largest freshwater turtle in North America, the alligator snapping turtle. The host, Coyote Peterson, describes the challenges of exploring the Everglades, identifies the turtle's unique features, weighs it, and finally releases it back into the wild. The video emphasizes the importance of being cautious in the Everglades and provides insights into the biology and behavior of the alligator snapping turtle.

What is one of the main challenges of exploring the Florida Everglades?

• Navigating through dense forests

• Finding food

• Being constantly in water and facing potential dangers

• Dealing with extreme cold

What is the largest freshwater turtle in North America?

• Common snapping turtle

• Painted turtle

• Leatherback sea turtle

• Alligator snapping turtle

Which feature helps identify an alligator snapping turtle?

• Smooth shell

• Brightly colored shell

• Three large ridges on the shell

• Short tail

How can you differentiate between male and female alligator snapping turtles?

• Males have a concave shell

• Females have a concave shell

• Females have longer tails

• Males have a convex shell

What was the approximate weight of the alligator snapping turtle encountered in the video?

• 90 pounds

• 50 pounds

• 70 pounds

• 120 pounds

Why is it important to be gentle when encountering wildlife?

• To avoid getting dirty

• To prevent stress to the animal

• To make the animal more aggressive

• To ensure the animal stays in one place

What was the purpose of bringing the turtle to shallower water?

• To catch more fish

• To take a better photograph

• To provide an up-close experience for viewers

• To measure its speed