Hawksbill Harry Says Hello

Hawksbill turtles have been hunted extensively for their shells which make attractive tortoise-shell jewellery, brushes, eyeglass frames and rings. In some parts of the world such as China and Japan, the hawksbill turtle is also eaten as a delicacy. So badly decimated are the hawksbills that these turtles are listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Don't Try This at Home

... or anywhere, for that matter...

(not sure what is going on in the rear portion...)

Loggerheads Come Ashore

Watch as thousands of loggerhead turtles make their way to the beaches to nest in Oaxaca, Baja California. You can learn more about loggerhead sea turtles at Turtle Time, Inc.

Goombah's in Town

He doesn't seem happy. I don't have an answer to make him happy. Trouble ahead.

A Little Nekkid to the World

It's Summer. Join Me For a Dip.

T-Rex Cozy

Mama goes to all this trouble to help me disguise myself from Fritz.

Henrí: Black Cat Ball

Real Red Ears

... and that's why I'm called a Red Eared Slider!

Houston, We Have an Egg!

Here is the excitement of an Eastern Box Turtle laying an egg:

Zen Terp

make room on the yoga mat for me

Brothers in Arms

Severely happy Hawksbill turtles swim the water near Kuala Lumpur