Call Me Mr. Empañada

On a cold winter day, nothing beats the chill like a warm baked treat, preferably filled with fruit.

Waiting for the Snow to Melt

Me and Goomba waiting patiently....

Freaky Snowy Mutant Night Angels

Enough Already!

Get me off the ice, this is no place for a turtle!

Vermont Does Me Proud

Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?

Welcome to the Bronx Zoo

Almost time for school field trips, kiddies!

Tiny Turt Earrings

Make a nice gift for mama. But I want to eat them.

My Cousin: The Red-Crowned Roof Turtle

Historically at home in the great rivers of northern India, female Red-Crowned Roof Turtles can weigh up to 55 pounds and have shells as long as 22 inches. Males only reach half the length of females. At the end of the rainy season, the faces and necks of male turtles develop a spectacular courtship coloration of red, yellow, white, and blue to win over the females.

Where young roof turtles go to feed, grow, and hide from predators remains a mystery. Scientists are trying to solve it by studying this species in India’s Chambal River, its last stronghold.

Tanked

Mama's Been Busy with Other Critters

VISIT Mama's Shop at Etsy!

It's Camo Season!

Friend or Foe out at the Farm?

Heimlich? or Hump? You Decide.

The City Turtle Strikes a Pose

Hangin' With the Big Guns

R.I.P. to Colonel Meow

My furry and intriguing interweb friend Colonel Meow has passed away. How sad for all of his faithful minions.Your daily posts will be missed.

Visit Colonel Meow one last time here.

Log Jam!

Too soon to be thinking about getting back outside?

Happy Chappy

Fun With Clay

Scum Suckers at Work!

oooh, and it feels good!

Ignored Again

Toy Hatchling

The Golden Pose

The Not-so-Showdown

I couldn't back down to my new hairy-eared house guest. So he went after me, then we kissed and made up.



Frenzied, freaky Freddy!

BPF! Best Pets Forever!

Meet Freddy

Last fall, my furry cousin Freddy (aka Rico) came to visit for an extended stay. Look who's a-knockin' and then suddenly up in my spaces:

Turtle Origami

Felt King

It is I, the Felt Turtle King! Did you get one for Christmas?

Possible new item at Mama's etsy shop??

Colonel Meow Update

In case you haven't heard, Colonel Meow came back home in time for the holidays and is slowly getting back to normal, see?

Visit the Colonel here and wish him well.

Don't Stop the Swatsies!

Happy New Year to all creatures on this planet!

Kiss of the Turtle

Rock formation in the Seychelle Islands - a nice place to start a new year, eh?

Let's go.

Pedi, Please

Taco Listens

Oh Boy, More Koi!

Henrí - The Worst Noël

Learning to Drive

GPS not necessary!

What Time is High Tide?

Mating in Miami

Tomato Time!

Terp Quilt

I want one, Santa.

Meet the Big Man

Meeting with the Man

My new pal, Goombah, and I making big plans. Escape eminent.

Caring for a Snapper

Deep Sea Cleaning

Giving thanks today. How about you?

Lapis Lady

A treat from a museum in Mexico, carved from lapis lazuli (the funnest words around!):

Love the little babies all over her!

Playground Fun

Sit on this sleek fella!

Looks Like Turtle Soup

Cruiser Chases Down an Old Cruiser

Healing Vibes for Colonel Meow

Feline World Leader Col. Meow has taken ill and all terps are required to slow down and meditate on well wishes for our feline commander-in-chief.

Visit Colonel Meow and wish him well.

Lazing on a Log

5 Minute Montage of Turtle Fun

The Best Cakes - Ever!

Brahma Beer Turtle Star

Winky's Wheels

Corn Dog

On Yer Marks, Get Set.... Slow!