Marco Island Shell Club has two endowed scholarships at Florida Gulf Coast University. An additional $2,000 was added to each ...

That’s Testudo, the official mascot of the Maryland Terrapins. Unlike most college mascots, who are often based on fierce ...

A crowd of approximately 40 people packed into the main room at Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (NBSTCC) Monday, ...

Regardless of the etymology, Testudo has been an enduring symbol of the University of Maryland for over 80 years. A striking bronze sculpture, crafted by Edwin C. Mayo, was unveiled on June 2, 1933, ...

The Maryland Terrapins faced a tough challenge against the top-seeded Florida Gators in the Sweet 16, ultimately falling 87-71. Despite the loss, Julian Reese stood out with a solid performance ...

After his game-winning bank shot against the Colorado State Rams to advance to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament, Maryland Terrapins' center Derik Queen inked an endorsement deal with ...

Turtle soup became a popular delicacy in the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries, with the dish appearing on ...

Terrapin Trail Club is a group devoted to all things outdoors and one of the oldest student-led groups on campus. What began as a small cohort of students planning impromptu hiking and camping ...

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similar to a tortoise shell A 300-pound bronze terrapin sculpture was designed by Edwin C. Mayo, President of Gorham Manufacturing in Providence, Rhode Island, using a live diamondback as a guide.