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animals2 years ago•3 min saved

'Chonkosaurus': The Viral Giant Snapping Turtle of Chicago River

A massive snapping turtle named Chonkosaurus lounging on a bed of rusty chains in the Chicago River has won hearts on the internet after a viral video of the spectacle was posted to Twitter. The reptile was spotted by a self-taught botanist and Chicago native, Joey Santore, while kayaking through the river with his friend. The video had over 350,000 views on Twitter as of Friday afternoon, and online users were mesmerized by Chonkosaurus’ size. The growth in the area relied on the work of the nonprofit and others to undo the years of pollution in the river.

via NBC News|

#animals #chicago-river #ecology

animals2 years ago•2 min saved

'Chonkosaurus': Chicago's Viral Giant Snapping Turtle Attracts Tourists.

A massive snapping turtle, affectionately dubbed "Chonkosaurus," has become a hot tourist attraction in the Chicago River. A video of the giant reptile was posted online by a Twitter user, who filmed it as he kayaked along the river. The turtle is primarily nocturnal and ill-tempered, but locals are thrilled to see it thriving in the once-toxic river. Chonky animals, like the 40-pound cat that went viral in April, are a favorite online.

via New York Post |

#animals #chicago-river #chonkosaurus

wildlife2 years ago•2 min saved

'Chonkosaurus': The Viral Giant Snapping Turtle of Chicago River

A 60lb giant snapping turtle, dubbed 'Chonkosaurus', was spotted basking on rusting chains in the middle of the Chicago River by kayaker Joey Santore. The female turtle is believed to be 40 to 50 years old and was recently emerged from hibernation. Wildlife biologist Chris Anchor warned that turtles of its size can consume anything they can get their mouth around and people shouldn't disturb them if encountered. The video has amassed more than half a million views on Twitter.

via Daily Mail|

#basking #chicago-river #kayaking

animals2 years ago•0 min saved

"Internet sensation: Meet Chonkasaurus, the massive snapping turtle of Chicago River"

A giant snapping turtle, dubbed "Chonkasaurus" by locals, was caught on camera lounging on rocks in the Chicago River. The turtle, estimated to weigh at least 60 pounds and believed to be 40 to 50 years old, is becoming an online celebrity. Biologists say it's great to see the turtle thriving in a river that was once toxic but is slowly getting cleaned up and restored.

via UPI News|

#animals #chicago-river #chonkasaurus

odd-news2 years ago•1 min saved

'Chonkosaurus': The Viral Chicago River Snapping Turtle

A video of a plump snapping turtle basking along a Chicago waterway has gone viral after the man who filmed it marveled at its size and nicknamed it “Chonkosaurus.” The turtle is quite rare, considering its apparent size, and it's unusual for the reptiles to be seen basking along rivers, but it probably recently emerged from hibernation. Snapping turtles are not picky eaters and can consume anything they can get their mouth around. Anyone encountering a snapping turtle should not disturb it or try to catch it.

via ABC News|

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