California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - Snapping Turtle Chomper
Oh, snap! Make an alligator snapping turtle with a worm-shaped tongue and practice “chomping” some fish.
Alligator snapping turtles have a specialized tongue
that looks like a worm. When the turtle opens its
mouth, its tongue tempts fish to take a closer look,
and then…SNAP! Snack time.
Make your own alligator snapping turtle chomper by
following the directions below and start snapping
some fish!
Got some science-loving small frys at home? Keep them engaged with an all-new array of themed activity packs created for kids ages 4-11, packed with guided videos, hands-on crafts, and real experiments. New packs published every month!
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Oh, snap! Make an alligator snapping turtle with a worm-shaped tongue and practice “chomping” some fish.
Alligator snapping turtles have a specialized tongue
that looks like a worm. When the turtle opens its
mouth, its tongue tempts fish to take a closer look,
and then…SNAP! Snack time.
Make your own alligator snapping turtle chomper by
following the directions below and start snapping
some fish!
Got some science-loving small frys at home? Keep them engaged with an all-new array of themed activity packs created for kids ages 4-11, packed with guided videos, hands-on crafts, and real experiments. New packs published every month!