Fluffy the alligator snapping turtle found in Cumbrian tarn

An alligator snapping turtle, with a jaw experts say can break through bone, was spotted living by a lake in Cumbria.

The animal is native to swamplands of the southern United States such as Florida, has a hard and rugged shell as well as a sharp and wide jaw.

Vets said despite not being used to the cooler climate in the UK, the turtle, who has been named Fluffy, was relatively healthy, although a bit lethargic when first brought in. The turtle will soon be moving to specialist wildlife centre in Cornwall

Fluffy the alligator snapping turtle with ‘nasty bite’ found in Cumbrian tarn