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

Now, the challenge is to ensure that the animals thrive in the wild, said foresters associated with the project ...

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

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

Many of the country’s native fish species are threatened by habitat loss and pollution while the spread of invasive aliens is ...

They have very distinctive "lips," and their brown scutes have concentric rings. Female diamondback terrapins are larger than males, measuring about 9 inches and 5½ inches, respectively, as adults.

They have very distinctive "lips," and their brown scutes have concentric rings. Female diamondback terrapins are larger than males, measuring about 9 inches and 5½ inches, respectively, as adults.

People in spaces crafted with an eye toward biophilic design feel good mentally and physically; their well-being is better ...

Now through September 1, immerse yourself in the world of Turtles, the new Fernbank exhibit that explores these beloved reptiles that predate dinosaurs. “Turtles is primarily about the biodiversity of ...

Harlan said the population of terrapins along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts has plummeted by about 75% in the last 50 years. The federal government is in the process of studying whether to list the ...

When diamondback terrapins spy bait sitting in a crab pot, they often push their way inside to feast, only to get stuck. Terrapins, a small and vulnerable species, use lungs to breathe and can ...