To further its ongoing research and advocacy efforts, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) began satellite ...

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

As the diamondback terrapin continues to lose its habitat, female terrapins are forced to cross roads to nest further inland, including in people’s gardens and driveways. These areas increase ...

A $1 million federal grant will allow the last known Alabama habitat of the diamondback terrapin turtle to be added to the state Forever Wild program, conservation officials said Thursday.

There are seven subspecies of diamondback terrapin — three found only in Florida. Terrapin experts say drowning in crab traps is one of terrapins’ biggest threats. Others include habitat destruction ...

For example, when people are taught that diamondback terrapins take up to 10 years to reach maturity, live up to 40 or 50 years in the wild and are a vital component of the saltmarsh habitat,, ...

The Center has also pushed for measures in North Carolina, which passed a BRD requirement in terrapin habitat along its coast. In 2024 we led 20 ally groups in petitioning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ...

BALTIMORE (WJZ) --The Maryland Zoo said it spent months rehabilitating a cute juvenile Diamondback Terrapin and released the turtle back into its habitat in June. The zoo said the Terrapin was ...

For example, when people are taught that diamondback terrapins take up to 10 years to reach maturity, live up to 40 or 50 years in the wild and are a vital component of the saltmarsh habitat,, ...