Colors of the West

Check out the colorful markings on this Western Painted Turtle's belly! Now that's art, and I want some. (better be careful, Mama's been seen around the house with her Sharpie...)

Karolyn Slowsky Behind the Scene

Please No Plastics

Unfortunately this fella doesn't have a chance. Please keep your plastic out of the ocean!

Tiny Turtle Tot

There he is. A newcomer.

R.I.P. Lonesome George

Today we say goodbye to Lonesome George, the world's longest eligible bachelor. With no known offspring from his subspecies left, Lonesome George, a Pinta Island tortoise, became known as the rarest creature in the world and the oldest, believed to be over 100 years old! Galapagos Island Park officials said the tortoise was found dead in his corral by his keeper of 40 years.

For the full story, click here.

Adios, my friend!

Robinson Crusoe 2012

A modern day Robinson Crusoe, Mr. Grimshaw bought an island in the Seychelles in 1962 and has lived there with his giant tortoises since. Check out the video below or click here to read his story.

Be Alert!

Mama spared a slider's life today by stopping traffic and helping my cousin cross the road safely.

For anyone who lives near water, keep an eye out for those of us needing to cross the road. We are going as fast as we can. Really. Give us a brake!

Swimmin' and Screamin'

It's Summer! Everybody into the pool!

Head House

Who wouldn't like to put a giant turtle head on their house?

(But why, you ask? only a human...)

Corner of Solitude

It's like my happy place. Right up there in the corner, under the warm light. Feeling good, although I know she's behind me with that damn camera again.

Leonard and Lula

Tortoise D.I.V.O.R.C.E.

After 115 years together, Austrian Giant turtles Bibi and Poldi are calling it quits. They can't stand to look at each other. I'm losing hope.

To read Bibi and Poldi's story, click here.