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11 of the Happiest Turtles on the Web

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:38:59 +0000

Turtles aren’t exactly the most exciting animal in the world. They’re cool and all, but it’s not like we can cuddle up to their shells shell or play fetch with the little guys. But though turtles are lacking in the fun pet qualifications department, we’ve discovered they’re still jolly ol’ nuggets. These turtles are so [...]

Turtle Rescued From Being Duct-Taped to Balloons

Emerald Catron — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:02:08 +0000

Tying a bunch of balloons to a house makes a really sweet, heartwarming cartoon movie. Tying a bunch of balloons to a turtle, on the other hand, just makes you a giant jerk. But that didn't stop some horrible person in California from duct-taping a massive bunch of helium-filled balloons to a box turtle and releasing it into the air. Fortunately, the turtle was rescued and an investigation is underway.

Turtles Make a Break for Freedom from Georgia Farm

Donald Deane — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:01:40 +0000

You’d think that, out of all the different kinds of livestock, turtles would be the easiest to keep penned in. And yet, some 1,600 turtles recently fled a Georgia farm. Granted, it was probably a very slow break for freedom. According to turtle grower David Driver, someone removed scrap metal fencing from around his breeding [...]

Tortoise Couple Can't Stand Each Others' Faces After 115 Years Together

Nick Romano — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:00:04 +0000

Tortoises Bibi and Pidi from the Happ Reptile Zoo in Austria have been together for the past 115 years -- that's way more than even the best of us can brag about -- but it looks like the couple has finally hit a rough patch.

David Attenborough Narrates Video of Turtle Making Love to a Shoe

Donald Deane — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:22:31 +0000

It’s official: with his distinctive voice, legendary British broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough can lend a sense of grandeur to anything, even a viral video of a turtle trying to have sex with a shoe. (Yes, you read that right.) During an appearance on ‘The Graham Norton Show,’ Attenborough narrates a video of a tortoise [...]

Talented Turtle Can Balance an Apple on Her Head

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:02:40 +0000

While there have been a lot of videos of other animals balancing on turtles, this Galapagos tortoise proves her kind is pretty coordinated too by carefully balancing an apple on the tip of her nose. She could get a circus gig with that kind of skill.

Jedi Turtles Go Head to Head in Lightsaber Duel

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:27:33 +0000

The force is strong in these two lightsaber wielding turtles. Who will win out in this display of the Jedi arts? [via BuzzFeed]

Turtle Launches Trojan Horse Attack on Dog

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:20:30 +0000

This turtle attempts to fool a dog with the classic trojan horse attack. The pooch, who must have read ‘The Aenied,’ doesn’t appear tricked. [via Say OMG]

Adorable Parakeet Rides on the Back of Tiny Turtle [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:49:14 +0000

First, we blew your minds with a baby goat riding a tortoise. Then, we upped the ante with a chicken hitching a ride on the back of a turtle. Now comes the cutest example of a turtle taxi yet featuring a parakeet.

Scaredy Cat is Freaked Out By Turtle [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:55:51 +0000

Turtles look a lot more like dinosaurs than just about any other member of the animal kingdom. So we can't really blame the cat in the video below for being freaked out by the much smaller beast. Just kidding. The cat should be ashamed. It's a freakin' turtle. Grow a backbone, ya big puss. Watch a cat who needs to chill below.

Turtle-Inspired Graffiti Is a Shell of a Good Time [IMAGES]

Donald Deane — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:50:20 +0000

Yes, some might view graffiti as urban blight, but it is really so bad when it depicts lovable turtles? Check out this collection of turtle-inspired graffiti below, which features sea turtles, cartoon turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and even one crude chalk drawing of a turtle that reads "Slow but wise."

Awesome Chicken Hitches a Ride on a Turtle [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:58:28 +0000

First we told you about a goat that rode on the back of a tortoise. And now, a chicken has done the very same thing. Has turtle-riding become a hot new craze in the animal kingdom? Filmed at a 4-H Club event, this video shows a chicken squatting on the back of a turtle as [...]

Cultured Turtles Get Classy in Ascots [IMAGES]

Donald Deane — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:35:59 +0000

Nothing’s classier than an ascot and these turtles know it. A new Tumblr site called Turtles in Ascots aims to bring “the cultured touch” of “gentlemanly turtles” to us all. And boy does it ever. The site features an array of reptiles wearing the 18th century tie favored by fancy royal types. Some even display [...]

Lazy Chicken Takes Tortoise for a Ride [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:12:48 +0000

When it comes to getting around, nothing beats the comfort and style of a tortoise. Sure there are faster methods of travel, but how many come with their own driver? Or feature premium tortoise shell styling inside and out? Just one, and that's why more chickens choose tortoises when it comes to all their travel needs.

Taunting Park Visitor Tricks Hungry Sea Turtle With Food [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:08:27 +0000

Using the old bait and switch, a sea park visitor tricks this hungry sea turtle into taking a bite out of his own tank.

(The deception starts at the one minute mark.)

Turtle Really Likes Bananas! Eats Peel and All [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:13:41 +0000

A hungry turtle takes surprisingly powerful bites out of a banana. Don’t underestimate those small heads. Their snaps really pack a punch. [via Say OMG]

Turtle Stands on His Hind Legs [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:48:59 +0000

This video of a turtle standing upright on his hind legs suggests that either the reptiles are evolving or they’ve been holding out on us all these years. [via The Daily What]

Tortoise Races Old Man in Motorized Wheelchair [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:09:13 +0000

The tortoise may be able to outrun the hare but he’s no match for the motorized wheelchair. Cruiser, a wily desert tortoise, is a fierce competitor, but an elderly, wheelchair-bound gentleman named Josef wins by a nose. [via BuzzFeed]

Aww! Tortoise Has Amputated Leg Replaced With Swivel Wheel [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:09:42 +0000

When Gamera, an African spurred tortoise, had to have his left front leg amputated because of a tissue disorder, the vets at at Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine came up a novel way to keep the little guy mobile. They took advantage of the reptile's lower shell, and glued an office chair swivel wheel to the area where Gamera's leg used to be.

Turtles on Runway at JFK Airport Disrupt Flights, Join Twitter

Shauna Wright — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:17:21 +0000

More than 150 diamondback terrapin turtles disrupted air traffic at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Wednesday as they tried to find the perfect spot to lay their eggs -- in the middle of the tarmac. JFK is surrounded by bay and wetland areas, and apparently there's a sandy spot the turtles like that's right across from Runway 4.