interesting facts
1. Diamondback terrapins were one time almost wiped off the face of the Earth.
2. Terrapin comes from the Native American word meaning "little turtle".
3. Diamondback terrapins have powerful back legs to help them swim fast.
4. Diamondback terrapins smell through their chins.
5. In Chinese mythology they are one of the four fabulous animals.
6. Diamondback terrapins are symbolic for stability, tranquility, wisdom, and endurance
References Day, Trevor.“Oceans and Beaches.”Biomes Atlases.Steck- Vaughn.2003. “Diamondback Terrapin.”California Turtle and Tortoise Club.2009.California Turtle and Tortoise Club.April 27, 2009.http://www.tortoise.org/archives/malaclem.html
1. Diamondback terrapins were one time almost wiped off the face of the Earth.
2. Terrapin comes from the Native American word meaning "little turtle".
3. Diamondback terrapins have powerful back legs to help them swim fast.
4. Diamondback terrapins smell through their chins.
5. In Chinese mythology they are one of the four fabulous animals.
6. Diamondback terrapins are symbolic for stability, tranquility, wisdom, and endurance
Day, Trevor. “Oceans and Beaches.” Biomes Atlases. Steck- Vaughn. 2003.
“Diamondback Terrapin.” California Turtle and Tortoise Club. 2009. California Turtle and Tortoise Club. April 27, 2009. http://www.tortoise.org/archives/malaclem.html
“Diamondback Terrapin.” National Aquarium in Baltimore. 2008. National Aquarium in Baltimore. April 23, 2009. http://www.aqua.org/animals_diamondbackterrapin.html
“Diamondback Terrapin.” Wildlife Fact-File. 1991.