In this encore edition of Backyard Almanac from September 23, 2016, the question emerges: it's not why the snapping turtle crossed the road, it's how.
Phenology with local naturalist Larry Weber every Friday morning at 8:20 on Northland Morning.
Backyard Almanac (throwback edition): Why did the snapping turtle cross the road?
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