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Jake Stout (USA) encounters a snapping turtle as it glides over lake vegetation in New Hampshire.
Common snapping turtles have a fearsome reputation.
But Jake finds them to be calm and inquisitive.
He’s photographed them in this lake for over four years. In that time, he’s discovered the turtles’ dramatically different personalities and behaviours.
Snapping turtles weigh up to 20 kilogrammes (44 pounds). They can strike with speed and deliver a powerful bite when they’re hunting, though they’re also scavengers.