Surprise Discovery of “Fluffy” the Alligator Snapping Turtle Sparks Global Frenzy

The unexpected discovery of “Fluffy,” a dinosaur-like alligator snapping turtle capable of biting through bone, by a dog walker in Cumbria, U.K., has captured global attention and sparked a media storm. The turtles are native to the United States, prompting questions as to how one ended up in the wild of the U.K. thousands of miles away from home.