50 Photos Of Turtles Being Their Adorable Selves
Some pets are cute, some are chaotic, and turtles somehow manage to be both calm and ridiculously photogenic. That mix is exactly why so many people end up sharing turtle photos online, from tiny hatchlings to giant tortoises with big personalities.
These images show turtles in all kinds of moments, from snuggling and basking to wandering, eating, and looking unexpectedly dramatic. Along the way, the collection also highlights the difference between turtles and tortoises, plus why these long-lived animals can be such a commitment.
From funny pet snapshots to sweet wildlife moments, this roundup has plenty of reasons to smile. Read on.
1. "Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s 16-Year-Old Son Robert Shared An Adorable Selfie With A Tortoise Named Igloo"
2. "They Are Often Seen Following Each Other Around, Sharing Meals And Resting Together. We Hope This Unusual Friendship Continues To Flourish"
3. "The Face Of A 100-Year-Old Turtle"
4. "I Crocheted Our Tortoise A Tank Sweater. She Is Now Frank The Tank"
5. "My Grandfather Built A Floating Dock For Turtles In The Lake By Their House, And The Turtles Love It"
6. "Volunteers Form A Human Wall To Guide Baby Turtles To The Sea"
7. "Baby Turtle Thinks It's Skydiving"
8. "Baby Snapping Turtles Look Just Like Little Dinosaurs"
9. "Jennifer Lopez Is Forever Determined To Go Downstairs. Had To Put These Gates For Safety. She Does Not Respond To Verbal Commands Like: Turtle! No"
10. "This Fellow Came To Me On The Beach Today"
11. "Tortoises Are Good Cuddle Partners As Well"
12. "This Turtle Who Loves Getting His Little Tummy Brushed"
13. "Baby Tortoises Are God-Like On The Cuteness Scale!!!"
14. "What Do These Two Do On Another Cold Day? Snuggle Under The Heat Lamp, Of Course"
15. "I Found My Tortoise Like This. Putting The Clues Together, It Seems He Pooped, Got It Stuck On His Foot, Ran In Circles Trying To Get It Off, And Flipped Over"
16. "In Creed 2 With My Original Buddies From The First Rocky ... Cuff And Link, Now About 46 Years Old"
17. "Hiding"
18. "Welcome To The World Baby Razorback"
19. "Fernandina Tortoise, Extinct Since 1906, Discovered In An Expedition. She Was Hiding In The Brush Of A Volcano And Identified By The Look Of Her Shell And Face"
20. "Happiness Is A Turtle Eating A Slice Of Orange"
It’s giving the same “where did you go?” energy as the turtle found 5 miles away after missing for 3 years.
21. "That Wasn't Expected"
22. "Taking A Walk"
23. "Neighbor's Tortoise Escaped And Walked Almost A Street Away. At Around 250 Pounds, This Was Their Solution To Get Her Home"
24. "Well, This Is A First. Couldn’t Find Our Little Man Anywhere, Then We Saw Ralph Basking With Our Two Tortoises"
25. "Harvey's 13th Birthday"
26. "We Were Able To Release 170 Hatchlings Today In One Of Our Locations"
27. "Dad: If We Get A Tortoise, I'm Not Looking After It. Also Dad: Get Comfy, Hector, And Let Me Show You Pictures Of Your Brethren"
28. "Franklin Met A New Friend Today"
29. "Not Sure If You Think Turtles Are Cute, But Squirtle Wanted To Say Hi"
30. "Ever Seen A Bucket Of Baby Sea Turtles? Got To Release Them Last Night Into The Ocean"
31. "He Do Be Gamin' Doe"
32. "Extremely Rare Albino Turtle Was Found In India And It Looks Like A Slice Of Melted Cheese"
33. "My Tortoise Going On His Daily Prowl"
34. "Olive The Turtle"
35. "Turtle On Top Of A Dog's Head"
36. "I'm Training My 30+ Year-Old Turtle To Be My Flower Girl At The Wedding. This Will Not End Well"
37. "My Tortoise Likes To Spread His Legs While Eating"
38. "Someone Has To Protect Turtles"
39. "The Happiest Turtle Ever"
40. "My Dad Keeps Turtles. I Started The Training. Soon I'll Have My Own Personal Bodyguards"
41. "Watching My Girlfriend's Tortoise While She's On Vacation. She Told Me To Keep Him Out Of Trouble"
42. "A Baby Turtle Tucked Away In Its Shell"
43. "Bonnie And Clyde Are Two Very Different Turtles In The Morning"
44. "This Baby Turtle Floating Around On A Slice Of Bread"
45. "My Local Hardware Store Has A Pet Turtle That Wanders The Store Early In The Morning"
46. "Gotta Warm Up That Bum, Honestly Could She Get Any Cuter?"
47. "Gorgeous Baby Turtle With A Bright Orange Tummy And Shell"
48. "Took My Tortoise On A Bike Ride Today And Blew His Tiny Little Mind"
49. "My Tortoise Trying To Eat A Bolt"
50. "So Cute"
Even though turtles seem to be less demanding than dogs or cats, they do require some care. They need the proper lighting, temperature, and filtered water.
And they live very long, you should keep that in mind before getting a turtle. You are committing to decades of care.
If the responsibility doesn’t scare you, go for it. You will have a friend for life.
Wait until you see Jonathan the oldest tortoise, celebrating his 190th birthday with a three-day party.
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