The diamondback terrapin got its common name from the unique diamond pattern on top of its shell. The second word, terrapin, comes from an Algonquin word for edible turtles that live in brackish ...

Groovy turtles' genes to aid in their rescue Date: May 5, 2014 Source: United States Geological Survey Summary: The diverse patterns on the diamondback terrapins' intricately grooved shell may be ...

The Diamondback terrapin, so-called for the geometric pattern atop its shell and best known as the beloved mascot of the University of Maryland, has lost enough of its population in the past ...

To most passersby, one front yard on Bayview Avenue in Barnegat Light looks like a child’s dream playground – a giant sandbox ...

Once very plentiful, the terrapins became a popular main ingredient in soup, leading to overharvesting. They also were once so common that the turtles were a nuisance for fishermen, filling up ...

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

He says it's been a very active season so far, and that not all turtles are so lucky. Williamson showed us one terrapin that was hit by a car Monday, leaving her shell cracked. But her prognosis ...

DAVIE, Fla.-- The diverse patterns on the diamondback terrapins' intricately grooved shell may be their claim to fame, but a newly published U.S. Geological Survey study of the genetic variation ...

Turtle, tortoise and terrapin are all names used for hard-shelled, egg-laying reptiles. The exact name used for a particular type of turtle can vary depending on where you live and where the ...