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Along the way, they face threats from predators such as birds, raccoons, and fish, which pose significant risks to their survival. Snapping turtles are a type of freshwater turtle known for their ...

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Two-headed snakes, for instance, often demonstrate better coordination between heads than turtles do, while mammals with the condition typically face more severe complications due to their complex ...