Snapping turtles are cold-blooded. To avoid freezing as temperatures drop in the winter, they live underwater and enter a state called brumation, similar to hibernating. The turtles absorb oxygen ...

Certain turtle species, like the Australian Fitzroy River turtle and the North American eastern painted turtle ... especially during hibernation. Turtles are known for their impressive lifespans.

"It was fun, kind of a whole family event." Snapping turtles are cold-blooded. To avoid freezing as temperatures drop in the winter, they live underwater and enter a state called brumation, similar to ...