Two-headed terrapin found at Cape Cod nesting site; 5.2g hatchling now under vet care

Times of India - Sep 30, 2026

During a conservation project in Cape Cod's Wellfleet Bay, volunteers stumbled upon a remarkable two-headed diamondback terrapin hatchling weighing just 5.2 grams. Known as bicephaly, this rare condition opens doors for valuable research. Currently receiving veterinary care, its health and growth are being closely monitored, underscoring ongoing efforts to safeguard this at-risk turtle species and its environment.

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