The massive snapping turtle at the center of a now-viral video, fittingly named “Chonkosaurus,” may have actually been a pretty rare sight for two kayakers on the Chicago River.
The massive snapping turtle at the center of a now-viral video, fittingly named"Chonkosaurus," may have actually been a pretty rare sight for
The turtle was caught on cam by two kayakers who hilariously filmed their reaction to its size. Joey Santore said he spotted da"Chicago River Snapper" over the weekend and his footage has gone viral for more reasons than one.Chris Anchor, a wildlife biologist with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, said while snapping turtles aren't uncommon in the Chicago River, the sight is actually unusual.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly"What is uncommon is that a turtle of this size is actually observed," Anchor said."These turtles live on the bottom of the river and, unlike a painted turtle or red-eared slider, which are very commonly seen basking on rocks and whatnot, snapping turtles are almost never seen.
."Somebody planted a bunch of native plants up the river from here, too. I can only wonder this things been eating."
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