If this happens, it is best to separate the turtles or relocate them to a larger tank enclosure. As aggressive as male turtles can be, they can be equally flirtatious. Depending on whether the ...

The turtle proved “too aggressive to examine in the field,” so the creature was taken to the center where workers could more safely assess him for injuries, according to the center.

Male turtles do this to demonstrate strength or attempt to intimidate others. The behavior is especially common during mating season when males compete for courtship. As aggressive as male turtles ...