Culture Buzz The Chinese government HATES turtles. Are they soulless?
Culture Buzz We have all asked ourselves whether the already impossibly cute videos of turtles and tortoises eating could be improved upon. I say yes, yes they can, and present you with the following spin on the genre. Strawberries included.
Culture Buzz I think this post makes one thing clear: the best mode of transportation is tortoise back. It's also way cheaper and greener than a taxi.
Culture Buzz Zoo Prague got the best New Year's present of all: six baby leopard tortoises. Well, technically only three of them hatched after midnight. But do you care? No you don't.
Culture Buzz Though this turtle is a little more than 10 pounds, its biggest problem is anorexia and thinness. A turtle this size should be closer to 15 pounds. Learn more about this rescue patient here.
Sometimes tortoises do things just to demonstrate that they’re capable of doing things. Like this, for example.
Welcome to Animal Crossing! Mayor Tortimer wasn't always a doddering old Chelonian. Here are some rare photographs of everyone's favorite AC character as a hatchling.
Politics Buzz The folks over at the Daily Caller can't seem to tell the difference between the Republican Minority Leader and a reptile. What do you think? Here are some image comparisons so you can decide for yourself. Personally, he looks kind of tortoise-y to me.
Culture Buzz Turtles and tortoises can do anything. They may even be better at these things than you.
This goat hailed a tortoise taxi, but he didn’t know the Tortoise Taxi Drivers Association was on strike today. Poor little guy. Now he’ll never get home. (via SayOMG)
Culture Buzz These turtles know what you've done, and they're not happy with you.
All I need is 10 seconds of a chicken taking the tortoise taxi and I’m good for the day.
A tortoise wearing human diapers was found wandering around the Tochigi Prefecture in Japan. I want to say that I’m surprised, but I’m not.
I don’t know about the rest of you, but this soundtrack plays in my head every time I see a tortoise.
You can’t hide from Daleks at the Marriott. Not even if you’re a tortoise.
An epic tale of a predator and his prey. I do not want to see what happens to that old man once he gets caught. (via bunnyfood.tumblr.com)
I never get tired of footage of Angus the tortoise. I think it must be his kilt. It’s hard to resist a tortoise in a kilt.
Culture Buzz Being a human, you are going to die after a tragically short life time. You probably have 80-100 years tops. But there are creatures on this Earth that will outlast you and persist on far past your time. Here's a list to be jealous of.
Tina Taco the tortoise tries to join her daughter under the couch but can’t make it. There should really be a low clearance sign.
A teeny tiny tortoise is thwarted by a tube of chapstick and gravity. Poor little guy. He gets an A for effort, though!
Another creature to add to the collection of two-headed animals. Magdalena the tortoise ups the ante by having an extra leg between the two heads.
Culture Buzz In honor of the holidays (and my 700th post!) I give you a bunch of Chelonians who are in the seasonal spirit. And they're cute. Don't forget that they're really cute.
Interacting with the cat had become unpleasant for the tortoise. However silly looking it seemed, the added precaution was necessary.
It’s a slow turtle day (isn’t it always?) so all I’ve got for you today is a seriously happy turtle enjoying his dinner. (via)
Earth to selfish idiots: turtles and tortoises' shells are part of their skeleton. Drilling holes to attach handles will hurt them. Thankfully, these two have been rescued from their former owner. Still, I don't suppose we could get 4chan on this, could we? (via)