We need to protect these unbelievably adorable and tiny turtles at all costs.
40 Precious Photos of Baby Turtles


Hello world!
It’s bright out here.

Sand is good for the skin
Plus, it keeps me warm.
Also, check these exotic turtles you never knew existed.

Come out, guys!
We hope you can hatch soon. It’s nice out here!
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Get my good angle
My flippers look best from this side.

Hey, down there!
A beautiful day for a float.

Race you to the water!
Last one in is a rotten tortoise!

Follow the leader
I hope you know where you’re going.

Roar!
Do these spikes make me look intimidating?

A baby and a baby
Staring contest!

Are these even real?
They’re so tiny, I need my glasses to see them!
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Hello!
Extremely photogenic.

I can fly!
I can see for miles just like Superman!

Perched and poisedÂ
She is beauty and she is grace.

Goodnight
Soft hands make a great napping spot.

Is it safe to come out?
Are these pictures of baby turtles making you want one?
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Yum, cucumber!
Does anyone have a little balsamic for this?

Just going for a quick swim
Come on in, the water’s fine!

So refreshing
The water is so clear I can see myself.

Who are you looking at?
Don’t make me go back in my shell.

Watch me do a backflip!
I’ve had lots of practice.

Big smile
How do my scales look?

Speedy
I can beat the hare, no question.

Hide and seek
Every turtle’s favorite game as you can tell by some of these pictures of baby turtles.

Love at first sight
Thanks for holding me up.

Just a pinch
Don’t squish!

Just hanging
Don’t look down.

Golden hour
Nothing quite like a sunset on the beach.

Righteous, dude!
Just like little Squirt in Finding Nemo.

Rough day
I’m just going to rest my head for a few minutes.

I’m coming for you!
I’ll be at the ocean soon.

Perfecting the breaststroke
Nailed it.

Sunbathing
Working on the perfect tan for summer.

Twins!
We’re close.

Anyone have a quarter?
Yes, I’m small. So what?

Watch your step!
Baby turtle coming through. Now that these pictures of baby turtles have made their way into your heart, make room for these possum pictures for even more cuteness.