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

Turtles are fascinating creatures, from their prehistoric origins to their fantabulous bony shell, as unique to each turtle as a fingerprint. A pet turtle might be an appealing addition to a household ...

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 ...

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

Follow diamondback terrapin crossings and sea turtle nesting on Georgia's Jekyll Island with new live tracking tools. Learn how to help protect these species.

However, these terrapins have also earned a spot on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) top 100 list of the world’s worst invasive species. Originally from the United ...

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 ...

A proposal to keep diamondback terrapins from drowning when trapped in Chesapeake Bay crab pots is sparking angry objections from watermen. More than 265 and counting are filing objections to a ...

PETALING JAYA: In a breakthrough for conservation, the critically endangered southern river terrapin (Batagur affinis) has been discovered by chance in Pahang. This finding represents a noteworthy ...

In a conservation breakthrough, the critically endangered southern river terrapin (batagur affinis) has been discovered by chance in Pahang. This finding represents a noteworthy extension of the ...

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.

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.