Snapping turtles are not the kind of animal that most people think of as “cute” with their funnel-shaped noses, thick, warty bodies, and armored tails. Box turtles are cute. Sea turtles are adorable.

Meet one of the smallest and cutest turtle species known to exist. It was recently discovered in Mexico and a few turtle pals are now hatching at the Guadalajara Zoo. Not much is known about them yet, ...