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!
#1 Shadowed Crocodile Tattoo
Image source: Boojibs
#2 “Once You Have Had A Wonderful Dog, A Life Without One Is A Life Diminished.” – Dean Koontz
Took 35 Hours.
Image source: parishwill
#3 Axolotl With Chocolate By Lex Van Der Burg At Swallow Ink, Bergen Op Zoom
Image source: Kindryte
#4 A Leaping Goat Babe
Image source: zeetatart
#5 Turtles
Image source: choiyun_tattoo
#6 Cute Tiger
Image source: tattooist_dh
#7 I’m Really Happy With How This Red Panda Turned Out
Image source: nox.tattoos
#8 Beginning Of An Animal Sleeve, Matt R At Chronic Ink, Toronto
Image source: SubjectMistake
#9 I Engraved A Cute Rabbit On The Back Of The Arm
Image source: gangbi_tattooer
#10 Seal Tattoo
Image source: aclp_haram
#11 Cute Dog Tattoo
Image source: goatstudios_dus, goatstudios_dus
#12 Cats Are Always Cute
Image source: lookatthe_dokhwa
#13 Orca Whale Tattoo
Image source: gyeong_tattoo
#14 Chillin Racoon. Agnia Von Jesus, Vilnius, Lithuania. Tattoo House
Image source: imgur.com
#15 Animal Crossing Inspired Back Piece By Pony Reinhardt Of Tenderfoot Studio In Brooklyn New York. My First Tattoo!
Image source: NeitherHurry
#16 My Favourite Animal, Done By Antony Flemming At Scythe And Spade In Calgary, Alberta
Image source: extraccount1
#17 Pet Tattoos
Image source: javo_ilde__, nomadttt
#18 Raccoon All Cosy In His Fav Grandad Jumper. Thank You, Sara
Image source: kelpiebat
#19 Bunbun
Image source: tattooist_yeonnie
#20 Capybara Tattoo
Image source: ratpokes, froglounge
#21 Another Itty-Bitty One For Jill
Image source: sarah_tavilla
#22 Captain And His Portrait
Image source: sarah_tavilla
#23 Owl Tattoo
Image source: bluelabel_tattoo, kiquetatts
#24 Animals Tattoos
Image source: tattooist_dh
#25 Bee Tattoo
Image source: fuchsteufelswild.tattoo
#26 Clients’ Dog Paldongi
Image source: second.pin
#27 Owl
Image source: tattoo_by_orca
#28 Baby Lambs Tattoo
Image source: prettyenbytattz
#29 Sleepy Forest Mouse
Image source: daniturkeysammie
#30 Elephant
Image source: folterkammer_tattoo
#31 Sweetest Little Sleepy Kitten And Duckling
Image source: jessspencertattoo
#32 Raccoon Flash For Wei
Image source: pearlclapp
#33 Little Friend
Image source: luxurydemogorgon
#34 Shout Out To Cool Clients Who Book Big Pre-Drawn Designs That I Am Dying To Do Like This Secretary Bird
Image source: northwoodstattoo
#35 Magic Cat Tattoo
Image source: melli.mrk.tattoo
#36 Epic Black And Grey Bird With A Red Sun For Contrast Done By Chani
Image source: penandoaktattoo
#37 Stingray All In Pointillism And Little Shark Already Healed From Brígida
Image source: vanessa_zentart, delinear_studiotattoo
#38 Weasel Tattoo For Akala
Image source: hanntats
#39 Whale Tattoo
Image source: juguedestattoo
#40 Deer Tattoo
Image source: melodytatts
#41 Quick Pitbull For The Lovely Kaitlan
Image source: jordanlentztattoos
#42 Cute Pair Of Bunnies For Lovely Char. always Love The Finished Look Of Black And White Dot Work
Image source: anna.tattoos
#43 A Rabbit’s Teeth Constantly Grow Throughout Their Life
Image source: ediebea
#44 Frog
Image source: stabbed.by.cc
#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
Image source: tattooist_gaon
#46 Stoned Ape Theory By Kati Berinkey (Aka Rockin Rabbit) At Blade&shade – Lucerne, Switzerland
Image source: OldDirtyBeckett
#47 My Husband Passed Away In Oct. He Was My Lobster By Teri At Animated Canvas SC
Image source: u/deediddle18
#48 Frög For Maya
Image source: weepingwillowtattoo
#49 Leona And Her Cub In Tribute To The Beautiful Mother
Image source: cataldo_camilla
#50 Scorpion Tattoo
Image source: tattoosbymatt_
#51 Arm Bird Tattoo
Image source: lacontessa_tattoo
#52 Butterflies
Image source: wonderland_tattoo_studio
#53 Thank You Johan For The Frog
Image source: nem_il
#54 Lamb And Lion For Two Cumbrian Sisters Today. Thank You, Dena & Carrie
Image source: kelpiebat
#55 Little Abstract Bird And “Mother”
Image source: billiestclairdesigns
#56 Leopard Tattoo
Image source: how8_tattoo
#57 Healed Tattoo
Image source: nico_tat2
#58 Punk Zebra Flash Design
Image source: j.z.castillo
#59 Flash For Faith
Image source: carolineraer
#60 My Whimsical Woodland Fairy Skunk. By Macy At Thirteen Feet Tattoo In Sydney, Australia
Image source: paleoterrra
#61 Hello Penguin
Image source: au8.ink
#62 How Did I Forget This Wee Cutie In My Photos? From A Few Weeks Ago
Image source: preston_ink
#63 Animal Tattoo
Image source: ferdinandcota.ink
#64 Sweet Tofu On Jared Today, Made With Love
Image source: tsimmstattoos
#65 Geometric Cicada Tattoo
Image source: tattoos_by_austin
#66 Tiger Tattoo
Image source: jjjaylud
#67 Dragonfly
Image source: more.lines
#68 Healed Bear For The Beautiful Anne
Image source: lara_grebe_tattoo
#69 Snake Tattoo
Image source: klmghost_tattoo
#70 Last Little Additions On The Leg
Image source: spellbound_tattoo
#71 Small Fish Tattoo For Lauryn
Image source: kvn.mjr
#72 Something A Little Different For Me Doing Some Black And Grey. Such A Fun Piece For Toni Of Her Spirit Animal
Image source: larahiggs
#73 Mini Dot Work Donkey Tattoo
Image source: enava_tattoo
#74 Healed vs. Fresh
Image source: jordanlentztattoos
#75 Goat
Image source: jo_maio_tattooer
#76 Dragonfly Magic
Image source: muyu_tattoo
#77 Tiger Chest Tattoo
Image source: seungwoo_tt
#78 Animal Tattoo
Image source: le_studio_tattoo_shop, le_studio_tattoo_shop
#79 Spider And Chrysanthemum
Image source: cataldo_camilla
#80 The Amount Of Detail Put Into This Piece Is Mind-Blowing
Image source: thetattooshoputah
#81 Family Origins Tattoo
Image source: chinadollpokes
#82 Tiger Tattoo
Image source: mowgli.tattoo
#83 Arcanine X Hellhound
Image source: yantstudio, j.z.castillo
#84 The Gorilla, The Panda
Image source: mellunaire
#85 Designed And Tattooed By Ben Whiteraven Tat Bedsee
Image source: berserk_tattoos
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