Tortoise day was even better than usual this week. Remember the baby bog turtles? They’ve been released into the indoor enclosure that will be their home for the next year or so. They’re tiny. We’re talking the size of a quarter. And they’re shy. When you’re that small, the list of predators that can eat you is fairly long, so they stay hidden. In the wild, they hide for years. I knew it would likely be Christmas before I caught a glimpse of them again, so imagine my surprise when I looked in their enclosure and saw this:
Look at that!
Right there in the open, too! What? You don’t see it? Hmm. How about now?
They blend right in. Every drop of water has a highlight exactly like that neck ring!
And then I got even luckier, and I saw the other one, too!
Don’t tell me you can’t see it!
Shall we zoom in?
You can see it now, right?
Still not sure? Let’s get really close…
I love their serious little faces.
If you’re a baby tortoise fan, be sure to tune in tomorrow. I’ve got some pics to share of some other favorites, and maybe another belly button shot.
Love the last face! Yes, so serious.
How could anybody not love that serious little face?
He does have a look of ‘oh cripes, she’s seen me!’
They sure do blend in. I could not spot them until you pointed them out.
I do LOVE that last photo. Very intense….deep turtle thoughts are happening there….
They’re so cute! And yes, very serious little baby faces… Can’t wait to see what you’re cooking up for tomorrow!
I am so bad at these. Thanks for providing the zoomed in pics, too!
Unbelievable, I never would have found them!