Alligator snapping turtle feeding time. They are the largest freshwater turtles in the world. They are primarily carnivorous, eating mostly fish and other aquatic animals. When hunting, these ambush predators stay motionless in the water and reveal the worm-like appendage on their tongues to lure unsuspecting prey. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Check it out! In the past, we've talked about how in the wild, alligator snapping turtles will sit perfectly still and wiggle their tongue like a worm to lure unsuspecting 🐟. Recently, Tropical Discovery keepers captured Billy Hoyle in action—wiggling his tongue to try and snack on his neighbors. Clearly, Billy has not received the memo on fish being friends, not food. | Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance