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If you are a vivid reader of Bored Panda, you might already know that many animal tattoos have a deep symbolic meaning for a person. Usually, that meaning is expressed in a simple or complex way. There are a lot of animal tattoo ideas that try to utilize the two different styles in the best possible way. If you want a collection of wildlife tattoos on your body that are unique, be sure to read up on the difference between simplistic and realistic styles.
The best animal tattoos are those that can seem unique. To some, uniqueness comes from the details of a tattoo. The more photorealistic a tattoo is — the more unique it is. Realistic animal tattoos require a lot of time and money to create them. But not everyone wants to have a Mona Lisa on their body. Some want a string of simple animal tattoos that are just theirs. Some can see beauty in a single line that creates a form of an animal.
In the end, an animal tattoo is a work of art that can be enjoyed by any person, no matter the style of it. The only thing stopping the realization is the lack of inspiration. If you want to fix that problem — we are here to help you. With the list below, see what simplistic and realistic cool animal tattoos people have made. If you want to learn more about the symbolic meaning of similar tattoos, check out our previous post featuring even more tattoo designs of animals. If you like the design, be sure to upvote it and share it with a friend. Also, comment below on what you think makes a tattoo unique!
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#1
Shadowed Crocodile Tattoo
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#2
“Once You Have Had A Wonderful Dog, A Life Without One Is A Life Diminished.” – Dean Koontz
Took 35 Hours.
#3
Axolotl With Chocolate By Lex Van Der Burg At Swallow Ink, Bergen Op Zoom
#5
I'm Really Happy With How This Red Panda Turned Out
#7
Beginning Of An Animal Sleeve, Matt R At Chronic Ink, Toronto
Hey Deanie 1 year ago
I know u don't want my two cents, but dude this is so majestic I would just leave it at this amazing owl... And then maybe a nice mouse down around your opposite ankle... Predator and his prey...
#8
I Engraved A Cute Rabbit On The Back Of The Arm
#9
A Leaping Goat Babe
#12
Cats Are Always Cute
Fraxinus excelsior 1 year ago
Blimey, this could be a relative of my old girl that left a big hole in my life, miss you Twinkle.
#14
Chillin Racoon. Agnia Von Jesus, Vilnius, Lithuania. Tattoo House
#15
My Favourite Animal, Done By Antony Flemming At Scythe And Spade In Calgary, Alberta
I_dont_now_what_to_say_here 1 year ago (edited)
Yup my grandma take care of her younger brother farm we had a cow we called lila idk about her anymore I left to a new country so she had a boy idk how to ringt hes name they killed him so we can eat him I didn't want to eat him but I was hungry . Lol. he will be in my heart 😢 😔 💔
#17
Animal Crossing Inspired Back Piece By Pony Reinhardt Of Tenderfoot Studio In Brooklyn New York. My First Tattoo!
#18
Raccoon All Cosy In His Fav Grandad Jumper. Thank You, Sara
#20
Capybara Tattoo
#21
Another Itty-Bitty One For Jill
#22
Captain And His Portrait
#25
Bee Tattoo
Valerie G. 1 year ago
And a nice fat one, too. Used to see these all the time when I was a kid. They only seem to make wasps these days.
#26
Clients' Dog Paldongi
#28
Baby Lambs Tattoo
TiredTomato 1 year ago
I really like this but the disconnected line work kind of makes it look like it healed patchy.
#29
Sleepy Forest Mouse
#31
Sweetest Little Sleepy Kitten And Duckling
#32
Raccoon Flash For Wei
#33
Little Friend
#34
Shout Out To Cool Clients Who Book Big Pre-Drawn Designs That I Am Dying To Do Like This Secretary Bird
#36
Epic Black And Grey Bird With A Red Sun For Contrast Done By Chani
#37
Stingray All In Pointillism And Little Shark Already Healed From Brígida
#38
Weasel Tattoo For Akala
#41
Quick Pitbull For The Lovely Kaitlan
#42
Cute Pair Of Bunnies For Lovely Char. always Love The Finished Look Of Black And White Dot Work
#43
A Rabbit's Teeth Constantly Grow Throughout Their Life
#45
Butterfly Ornament Design In My Design Account Was Processed By Adding And Changing Only The Colour Slightly
Studio: @dearyouth_ink
Design: @design.by.gaon
Academy: @dearyouth_academy
#46
Stoned Ape Theory By Kati Berinkey (Aka Rockin Rabbit) At Blade&shade - Lucerne, Switzerland
Shadozfire 1 year ago
Is that a hand turning into a vag with a finger turning into a tongue? Or am I the one trippin?
#47
My Husband Passed Away In Oct. He Was My Lobster By Teri At Animated Canvas SC
#48
Frög For Maya
#49
Leona And Her Cub In Tribute To The Beautiful Mother
#50
Scorpion Tattoo
#51
Arm Bird Tattoo
Leah Ingram 5 months ago
A Quetzal! I've always wanted to get a quetzal tattoo. I'm half Guatemalan! ☺️
#53
Thank You Johan For The Frog
#54
Lamb And Lion For Two Cumbrian Sisters Today. Thank You, Dena & Carrie
#55
Little Abstract Bird And “Mother”
#56
Leopard Tattoo
#57
Healed Tattoo
#58
Punk Zebra Flash Design
#60
My Whimsical Woodland Fairy Skunk. By Macy At Thirteen Feet Tattoo In Sydney, Australia
#63
Animal Tattoo
#64
Sweet Tofu On Jared Today, Made With Love
#65
Geometric Cicada Tattoo
#66
Tiger Tattoo
#67
Dragonfly
I_dont_now_what_to_say_here 1 year ago
Am gonna open my fusstea ( a drink) the dragonfly go in my drink uhm taste weird check nothing
#68
Healed Bear For The Beautiful Anne
I_dont_now_what_to_say_here 1 year ago
Why she looking like that to me am going to die or what
#69
Snake Tattoo
#70
Last Little Additions On The Leg
#71
Small Fish Tattoo For Lauryn
Cupcake Kitten 1 year ago
Reminds me of the moon and ocean spirits from Avatar: The Last Airbender!!
#72
Something A Little Different For Me Doing Some Black And Grey. Such A Fun Piece For Toni Of Her Spirit Animal
#73
Mini Dot Work Donkey Tattoo
#74
Healed vs. Fresh
I_dont_now_what_to_say_here 1 year ago
Ok so he's gonna find some food for hes kids and wife now ???
#77
Tiger Chest Tattoo
#79
Spider And Chrysanthemum
#80
The Amount Of Detail Put Into This Piece Is Mind-Blowing
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