The Virginia agency responsible for marine regulations will research crab pot devices in order to protect a vulnerable ...

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

For years, diamondback terrapins were listed as a game species in New Jersey, which allowed people to collect them for food or as pets. But in 2016, ...

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 ...