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

Tiny turtles get a second chance when Evelyn Kidd and her kids search for them in the storm drains of Ventnor, New Jersey.

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

Diamondback terrapins are native to coastal salt marshes, estuaries and tidal creeks along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts and are unique in their capacity to survive in brackish waters.

BALTIMORE, Md.— The Center for Biological Diversity and 20 partner organizations petitioned NOAA Fisheries today to protect diamondback terrapins as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

It's diamondback terrapin nesting season on Tybee Island, and drivers are urged to slow down to avoid hitting the turtles crossing Highway 80. An estimated 200-250 terrapins are killed each season ...

Oreo the diamondback terrapin moves into her brand-new 55-gallon tank, complete with a cozy basking spot, clean filtration, and plenty of room to explore. This video walks through the setup ...

Tiny turtles (diamondback terrapins) get a second chance when Evelyn Kidd and her kids search for them in the storm drains of Ventnor, New Jersey.