Meet 'Chonkosaurus,' the Thick Snapping Turtle Stealing Hearts - The New York Times
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Meet 'Chonkosaurus,' the Thick Snapping Turtle Stealing Hearts - The New York Times
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Chonkosaurus': Giant turtle found in Chicago River
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