And even that term can mean different things to different people. Turtle, tortoise and terrapin are all names used for hard-shelled, egg-laying reptiles. The exact name used for a particular type ...

Following nearly two years of advocacy and a petition filed by conservationists and turtle experts, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a final rule today to protect ...

From the White House to San Francisco By the mid-19th century, the most popular turtle variety was the diamondback terrapin, which, according to an NPR story, was available from Cape Cod to the ...

Whether you’re a proud tortoise owner or taking care of a playful aquatic turtle, understanding what your reptile buddy can ...

Day two of the Dead Ahead Festival took place yesterday at the Moon Palace Hotel in Cancún, Mexico. The all-star collective ...

Conservation groups filed a petition today asking the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to adopt regulations that would protect diamondback terrapins from drowning in blue crab pots.

About 15 other terrapins live in the conservatory. Mr Stamp said rangers can tell which turtles are from the 90s series' era due to their characteristics, such as colourings. While their lifespan ...

Terrapins are a popular pet in the UK, with many thought to have been bought and then dumped during the 1990s amid the popularity of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series. The reptile ...