turtlefeed
Snapping Turtle Sees You
There's something slightly disconcerting about a giant turtle watching you through a window. Luckily, this family isn't too shaken up by the turtle's voyeurism. Mom's a champ for giving the turtle a hand.
turtlefeed
Turtle Bookmark
Who wants a boring rectangular strip of paper as a bookmark when you can turn your book into a turtle? Check this turtlemark out. It's creative, cute, and it keeps your place. I approve.
turtlefeed
Tortoise Gump
I don't understand all-human casts, I really don't. Does Hollywood think that tortoises are too slow to to be effective actors? I think this fellow's performance as Forrest Gump is pretty damn good. Run Forrest, Run!
turtlefeed
Rude Turtle
I believe that everything can be improved by adding turtles. Take Rihanna's music, for example. Isn't the Rude Boy video a million times better with a Red Eared Slider in it?
turtlefeed
Creatures of the Mechazoic Era
These seriously impressive sculptures of fossilized robots were created by artist Justin Chase Black of ThrowingChicken.com. Each piece is modeled after an actual creature. You can see more detailed pictures at the artist's DeviantArt page.
turtlefeed
10 Awesome Snapping Turtle Facts
Snapping Turtles are often maligned because people think they're mean and scary looking. But they're actually pretty fun to hang out with. Don't believe me? Here are some facts about snappers that might change your mind.
turtlefeed
The Turtle School
Listen up, Mario. A new generation of turtles is learning how to defend themselves. You'd better be careful about what turtle you try to stomp on.
turtlefeed
Snapping Turtle Rescued With Signs of Oil
This is not just an article for snapping turtle enthusiasts. Though the news doesn't make this clear, snapping turtles are a freshwater species. The existence of an oily snapping turtle is terrifying. Just how far inland has the Gulf oil spill seeped?
turtlefeed
Turtlewagon
Here's looking at you, Turtlefeed.
amandasavestheday
Turtles and Tortoises Like Soccer
Give a tortoise a soccer ball, and he'll keep himself entertained. Now someone organize these guys into teams already, because the World Cup would be infinitely better with turtles.
turtlefeed
Ninja Turtle is Confused
No, Mikey. Nintendo doesn't make that kind of nunchuck. By Penney Design via 9gag.
turtlefeed
The Pond of Eternal Stench
This is a (thankfully time-lapsed) weekly ritual for turtle owners without filtration systems. One guy spends a ridiculous amount of time cleaning out turtle pools.
turtlefeed
Turtles Love Watermelon
Watermelon is a tasty summer snack for turtles and tortoises. So if you're spending the holiday weekend picnicking near a lake, you might consider sharing your fare with the local pond turtles. They'll give you a big smile in return!
turtlefeed
The Tortoise Blockade
What's a dog to do when he can't squeeze past a giant tortoise?
turtlefeed
Eggs in the Bathroom
Have you ever seen those really artsy documentaries of sea turtles making their nests? Well, here's the trailer trash version. This momma turtle is propped up on a step, laying her eggs on the bathroom floor. Quick, someone call Maury and get a DNA test!
turtlefeed
Rain, Rain, Go Away
It's much nicer to bask outside, isn't it, little turtle?
turtlefeed
12 Chelonians With Shoe Fetishes
I really don't know what's worse here -- the kinky shoe-loving tortoises, or the owners that film them and post them to Youtube. I guess the squeaking is somewhat endearing.
turtlefeed
Sea Turtles Ride NY Subway Trains
Don't expect to run into a sea turtle in NYC. Abandoned MTA cars have been sunk in South Carolina to create an artificial reef. The sea turtles are big fans of the submerged trains. According to the New York Post, the turtles "eat on them, sleep on them and even get territorial about their space." How's that for successful recycling?
turtlefeed
Overcoming Tough Times
Some tortoises have all the luck. This one seemingly has none; he encounters disaster after disaster on a trip to the city. Thankfully, everything turns out OK in the end.
turtlefeed
Chukwa's Approach
In Hindu lore, Chukwa is the World Tortoise that supports Mount Meru. This is someone's artistic interpretation of Chukwa; try not to get hypnotized by the humming lights.
turtlefeed
