Do sea turtles live in Lake Michigan?


Do sea turtles live in Lake Michigan? Michigan has no tortoises or sea turtles, but it does have 11 species of freshwater turtles, and some can grow to a foot long. The rarest is the tiny Spotted Turtle.


Are there any fish in Lake Michigan that can hurt you?

Three of the most dangerous fish in the Great Lakes are the pacu, snakehead and sea lamprey. Wait until you see photos of these fish!


What is the biggest creature in the Great Lakes?

Lake sturgeons are the biggest fish in the Great Lakes.


What is the biggest predator in Lake Michigan?

You won't find much in the way that will leave you wanting to stay out of the waters here in the Great Lakes. The description of the biggest predator in the Great Lakes may drive you to at least do it during the day if anything... Michigan's biggest predator in the Great Lakes is a Sea Lamprey.


Can alligators survive in Lake Michigan?

Alligators won't invade Michigan, but these 5 species already have. A 4-foot alligator was found in Lake Michigan this week, but experts say there should be no worries that the reptiles could take up permanent residence in the Great Lakes the way pythons have made a home in the Florida Everglades.


Are there alligators in the Great Lakes?

Alligators are rarely found in the Great Lakes. Although some alligators thrive in freshwater, it's just too cold in the north for them to survive. They don't typically live farther north than North Carolina. It's unclear how the alligator arrived to Lake Michigan.