The Diamondback terrapin, the state reptile, deserves a place on the federal endangered species list, a group of concerned scientists says.

JD "Terrapin" Holt, who uses the pronouns "they/them" and "turtle," sits on a state sanctioned advisory panel, which recommends and evaluates policies about the state's mental health services.

Turtles, tortoises and terrapins are all names used for hard-shelled, egg-laying reptiles. ... In general, Florida law prohibits the taking or possession of any wild species of turtles.

State regulators are set to hear from petitioners seeking to require terrapin excluder devices on crab cages next week. The ...

Never take a wild turtle home with you. Turtle species native to Delaware are prohibited from being owned as pets, according ...

Turtles, tortoises and terrapins are all names used for hard-shelled, egg-laying reptiles. This month's River Life column tells their stories.

The Yangtze giant softshell turtleis down to four individuals.The Northern River Terrapin, a species in which the males undergo dramatic color change in the breeding season, is being helped back ...

Turtles are fascinating creatures, from their prehistoric origins to their fantabulous bony shell, as unique to each turtle ...

JD Holt, who also goes by “JD Terrapin” on Facebook, made the declaration with a straight face while introducing themself at a virtual council meeting on Dec. 20. “Hello everybody, it’s JD.

Florida and Maryland commence the battle of reptiles in the Sweet 16 round of the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament on Thursday. The No. 1 Gators (32-4) take on the No. 4 Terrapins (27-8) at 7:39 p.m. ET ...

AN INVASIVE species has been spotted in a lake in Andover, causing alarm in the community. A Terrapin has been spotted in Anton Lakes. Classified as 'invasive', they can cause harm to the native ...

River terrapins face numerous threats, including chronic egg poaching, ghost fishing, and sand mining – exacerbated by the species’ long maturation period of 20 years before a terrapin can ...