'Chonkosaurus,' plump Chicago snapping turtle captured on video, goes viral
This photo provided by Joey Santore shows a snapping turtle relaxing along a Chicago River. Footage of the plump snapping turtle relaxing along a Chicago waterway has gone viral after Joey Santore, who filmed the well-fed reptile, marveled at its size and nicknamed it “Chonkosaurus." (Joey Santore via AP)
Originally Published: May 12, 2023 12:51 p.m.
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