A Tiny Dinosaur-like Creature

Here’s one miniature alligator that looks like a shrunken dinosaur figurine. Alligator snapping turtles have spiky shells, which is the reason why they are often referred to as dinosaur-like creatures. Native to the United States, this little champ is a baby snapping turtle, but the species are the largest freshwater turtle.

Once fully grown, according to National Geographic, the reptile could weigh anywhere from 155 to 175 pounds. While a 400-pound snapping turtle was reportedly captured in 1937, the largest known is a 249-pound resident at the Chicago Shedd Aquarium. In the wild, their lifespan ranges from 11 to 45 years.