baby snapping turtle meets green frog 3 - chelydra serpentina and lithobates clamitans

baby snapping turtle meets green frog chelydra serpentina lithobates clamitans common species large freshwater family chelydridae natural range extends southeastern canada southwest edge rocky mountains east nova scotia florida noted combative disposition water powerful beak-like jaws highly mobile head neck specific epithet meaning snake-like likely flee hide underwater sediment life-history strategy characterized high variable mortality embryos hatchlings delayed sexual maturity extended adult longevity iteroparity repeated reproductive events low success event