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

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

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 ...

A captive-breeding programme in the Sunderbans has brought back from the brink of extinction a rare turtle species. Now, the challenge is to ensure that the animals thrive in the wild, said foresters ...

They have very distinctive "lips," and their brown scutes have concentric rings. Female diamondback terrapins are larger than males, measuring about 9 inches and 5½ inches, respectively, as adults.

Many of the country’s native fish species are threatened by habitat loss and pollution while the spread of invasive aliens is ...

They have very distinctive "lips," and their brown scutes have concentric rings. Female diamondback terrapins are larger than males, measuring about 9 inches and 5½ inches, respectively, as adults.