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Turtle Writes to BP

The news about BP killing sea turtles in the controlled burns really upset my Red Eared Slider. Turtles aren't allowed to sign the petition against it, so she decided to write BP a letter instead.

The Amazing Spider-Turtle

I'm going to file this video under "impressive things that turtles do," "things that induce heart attacks," and "people who should not own turtles." Oh, and turtle owners? Please turtle-proof your homes so your Red Eared Sliders can't climb the walls. That is all.

Hungry As a Wolf

This is probably avant garde, but I'm guessing I'm too slow (hur hur) to understand the deeper meaning of this video. But HEY, it's a super cute tortoise eating tomatoes with some funky music playing in the background. And isn't that all the internet really wants?

BP is Burning Sea Turtles Alive

Mike Ellis is a boat captain who's been rescuing the endangered Kemp's Ridley sea turtles near Deepwater Horizon. He's got some pretty horrifying news to share: BP is burning turtles caught in the oil spill and turning away rescue workers who want to save them.