Under the cover of murky water — this Alligator Snapping Turtle's tongue masquerades as a worm, luring its prey into striking distance. 🐢 #WildlifeWednesday 🌎 | Science Channel

Why does this turtle have a secret hinge? 🐢 Meet Sherbert, an eastern box turtle with one cool trick up his shell. Most turtles rely on their hard shells for protection, but Sherbet goes a step further—with a hinge on the bottom of his shell that lets him snap shut completely, like a box. #Science #Turtles #Wildlife #ScienceExplained | Museum of Science, Boston