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The common snapping turtle is a freshwater species of amphibian. Typically, these turtles dwell in areas like shallow ponds, shallow lakes, streams and rarely estuaries.

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Q: Where is the natural habitat of the common snapping turtle?
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What is a snapping turtle's habitat?

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