Jun 7, 2018 · His native Crisfield, Maryland, was famous for its terrapins. While the origin of the terrapin as school mascot is well known, why the mascot was named Testudo is more …

The school mascot is an anthropomorphic turtle named "Testudo". The official team colors are red, white, black, and gold, derived from the Maryland state flag. [3] It is the only NCAA school …

The Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) was made the State reptile and official mascot of the University of Maryland College Park in 1994 (Chapter 476, Acts of 1994; Code General …

Testudo, a diamondback terrapin, is the mascot of the University of Maryland, College Park and represents the university both at sporting events and as a more general symbol. Testudo has …

May 23, 2017 · The history of the diamondback terrapin turtle in Maryland can be traced at least as far back as the Native Americans with two important contemporary milestones that led to …

Feb 13, 2025 · The diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is the official state reptile of Maryland and the mascot of the University of Maryland, College Park. Here are some facts …

Testudo, the mascot of the University of Maryland (UMD), sits in front of McKeldin Library. It's a large bronze statue of a diamondback terrapin, an animal known for its ability to bite off the …

Feb 15, 2024 · For nearly a century, our legendary mascot has captured Terps' hearts: Testudo! Forever the iconic statue whose nose we rub for good luck, Testudo has taken many forms …

The terrapin, a turtle native to the Chesapeake Bay, seemed a great choice and a logical one coming from Byrd. His native Crisfield, Maryland, was famous for its terrapins. While the origin …

The Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is the State reptile and official mascot of the University of Maryland College Park (Chapter 476, Acts of 1994; Code State Government …