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Alligator Snapping Turtle vs. Flathead Catfish
The struggle to survive isn't always a fair fight.
Illustrated by David Besenger
Tricky Tongue
Resting on the bottom with its big mouth wide open, the snapper can wiggle its tricky tongue to lure in wormseeking fish.
Bottom Dweller
Large size, massive weight, and gnarly shell help the snapper hide among sunken rocks, roots, and logs.
Super Sensors
The flathead’s whiskers aren’t just for decoration. They’re covered with taste buds, which tell the fish what to eat and what to avoid.
And the winner is…
The flathead may have super sensors, but it’s also hard-wired to eat live food. It can’t resist the turtle’s wiggly tongue. So the turtle’s big hooked jaws snap shut — and the snapper wins.
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This Issue's Staff
Bonnie Chasteen
Les Fortenberry
Karen Hudson
Angie Daly Morfeld
Noppadol Paothong
Marci Porter
Mark Raithel
Laura Scheuler
Matt Seek
David Stonner
Nichole LeClair Terrill
Stephanie Thurber
Cliff White
Les Fortenberry
Karen Hudson
Angie Daly Morfeld
Noppadol Paothong
Marci Porter
Mark Raithel
Laura Scheuler
Matt Seek
David Stonner
Nichole LeClair Terrill
Stephanie Thurber
Cliff White