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Real (Possibly Teenage Mutant) Ninja Turtle Sneaks up on Unsuspecting Diver in Gulf of Thailand

Real (Possibly Teenage Mutant) Ninja Turtle Sneaks up on Unsuspecting Diver in Gulf of Thailand

A diver working on an oilrig off the coast of Thailand had a one in a million encounter with a precocious hawksbill sea turtle.

While working on the rig’s supports, the diver’s accompanying remotely operated vehicle (ROV) mounted camera caught a turtle swim up from the distance and climb onto the worker’s back without them noticing. Just as the turtle was about to take a nibble of the tether the diver noticed the curious reptile who later stuck around for belly rubs and neck scratches like a puppy.

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The Perfect Pet: Video of Ultra-Obedient, Sweet-Smelling Tortoise Goes Viral

The Perfect Pet: Video of Ultra-Obedient, Sweet-Smelling Tortoise Goes Viral

While cats and dogs remain the undisputed kings of the pet world, turtles and tortoises refuse to be outdone, and are steadily climbing the ranks.

With their cute little eyes and the way they stand proudly in the sunshine like those majestic statues often found outside shrines, there’s no denying that tortoises and turtles have a magical charm all of their own.

And this little fella, it would seem, has been especially blessed… Read More