Please help for school research.
2007-03-14 04:54:18 · 4 answers · asked by nick.stauffer 2 in Sports ➔ Basketball
words of wisdom to above answers. texas is not on the east coast. and it is spelled terrapins not teripins.
but the first answer is right. it is a turtle and they chose it because it is prominent in this area. i dont know about a "state reptile" as ive never heard of each state classifying a state reptile, but it is possible because they have state bird, flower, etc.
research it a little through google or wikipedia.com.........also, check maryland's official website and click on athletics and view the history or traditions. you will find what you need there
2007-03-14 05:44:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The terp name comes from the diamondback terrapin, a turtle commonly found along the east coast as far down as texas. It is also the state reptile for maryland, and maryland being a state school chose it as its mascot
2007-03-14 05:01:33 · answer #2 · answered by forum_022 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terps DUMMY Not Turps
2007-03-14 05:17:41 · answer #3 · answered by Cowboys and Tar Heels Fan Always 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, and it's terrapins.
2007-03-14 05:33:11 · answer #4 · answered by d 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋