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Chonkosaurus eluded reporters trying to catch a glimpse of the city’s latest wildlife obsession — but there were lessons learned along the way.

The Chicago River was once a highly polluted waterway with high levels of PCBs and mercury contamination. This turtle is thriving.

A video of a giant snapping turtle has gone viral after a pair of botanists posted it online.

A video of a particularly paunchy snapping turtle seen basking on the Chicago River has taken the internet by storm. Have a look.

A video of a giant snapping turtle, which a Chicago-native nicknamed "Chonkosaurus" went viral on Twitter

CHICAGO (AP) – Footage of a plump snapping turtle relaxing along a Chicago waterway in the United States has gone viral after the man who filmed the well-fed reptile marveled at its size and nicknamed it “Chonkosaurus”. Joey Santore was kayaking with a friend along the Chicago River last weekend when they spotted the large […]

The turtle was spotted getting sun on the Chicago River last week by Chicagoan Joey Santore. Experts say cleaner water and wetlands restoration have improved habitat.

Pilots at United picket for higher pay as pressure builds before summer travel season

The giant snapping turtle spotted in the Chicago River became a viral sensation this week. But the river is home to lots of wildlife, thanks to ongoing efforts to clean up the waterway.