A mata mata turtle can go 15 minutes between breaths--it's another one of the Smithsonian's National Zoo's many unique animals. Join the Zoo's experts for an inside look at some of its 2,000 rare ...

When it comes to living in river ecosystems, few animals are as well adapted as mata mata turtles. These nocturnal reptiles are perfectly camouflaged for their murky freshwater surroundings—and, like ...

Meet the turtle with the rocky shell and huge smile - this is the mata mata turtle. The mata mata turtle is native to the Amazon in northern South America, and spend its days at the bottom of soft ...