--- title: "28 Animal Tattoos You've Got to See to Believe ..." description: "Full Sleeve Tattoo; Infinity Paw Print Heart; Colorful Elephant; Watercolor Tattoos; Adorable Fox; More ..." url: "https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/animal-tattoos-youve-got-to-see-to-believe/" category: "lifestyle" last_updated: "2026-06-25" --- # 28 Animal Tattoos You've Got to See to Believe ... Animal tattoos are some of the most popular ones around. Many of them feature wild animals and are a fabulous way to show off your favorite species. Others are pet themed images that let you display your love for your furry friend. If you are considering getting some ink, animals are a classic choice because they are something you'll love your whole life through. Here are some examples that are sure to take your breath away. ## 1. Full Sleeve Tattoo ![tattoo,arm,muscle,tights,thigh,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p1/cd/mx941_tattoo_arm_muscle_tights_thigh_600x900.jpg) Via [80+ Awesome Examples of Full ...](https://www.cuded.com/55-awesome-examples-of-full-sleeve-tattoo-ideas/) Isn't this stunning? Lions hold a lot of meaning and are a fantastic way to create a tattoo with symbolism that means something to you. ## 2. Infinity Paw Print Heart ![tattoo,arm,leg,skin,finger,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/iw/l9/gteho_tattoo_arm_leg_skin_finger_600x800.jpg) Via [idesignmaz.com](https://goo.gl/Zy9Dni) Everyone will know you love animals when you get this tattoo. It's a great way to memorialize a pet who has died. ## 3. Colorful Elephant ![purple,violet,arm,organ,finger,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ji/xj/q17so_purple_violet_arm_organ_finger_306x306.jpg) Via [The 26 Coolest Animal Tattoos ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/ariellecalderon/the-coolest-animal-tattoos-from-russian-artist-sasha-unisex?sub=2971447_2380734) Elephants are my favorite animal so this tattoo really speaks to me. Do you love it? ## 4. Watercolor Tattoos ![tattoo,person,arm,finger,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p8/q8/q59lm_tattoo_person_arm_finger_hand_600x599.jpg) Via [The 26 Coolest Animal Tattoos ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/ariellecalderon/the-coolest-animal-tattoos-from-russian-artist-sasha-unisex) The watercolor tattoo trend is perfect for animal ink. Cool, huh? ## 5. Adorable Fox ![tattoo,arm,leg,hand,human body,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dl/ur/bq4s6_tattoo_arm_leg_hand_human-body_306x306.jpg) Via [The 26 Coolest Animal Tattoos ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/ariellecalderon/the-coolest-animal-tattoos-from-russian-artist-sasha-unisex?sub=2971447_2380742) Wouldn't you love to see this every day? Is this a tattoo you would get? ## 6. All Black ![tattoo,arm,pattern,design,tattoo artist,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kp/qp/pvxkd_tattoo_arm_pattern_design_tattoo-artist_500x750.jpg) Via [Best Animal Tattoo Designs - ...](https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/best-animal-tattoo-designs-our-top/) All black tattoos really have a lot of impact, don't you think? ## 7. Finger Placement ![nail,finger,hand,leg,manicure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/a6/xo/ofapn_nail_finger_hand_leg_manicure_600x598.jpg) Via [35 Cool Female Tattoos - ...](https://hitfull.com/articles/35-cool-female-tattoos_vBd.html) Want something a bit smaller? A [finger tattoo](https://allwomenstalk.com/de/55c8c1d78ebea80ad967f97a/) is a great choice! ## 8. Beautiful Tiny Tattoo ![finger,close up,hand,skin,arm,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ls/vj/ywyfg_finger_close-up_hand_skin_arm_536x816.jpg) Via [designboom.com](https://www.designboom.com/art/austin-tott-pairs-tiny-tattoos-parallel-landscapes-03-27-2014/) This itty bitty tattoo could be any animal you love best. Which animal would you choose? ## 9. Watercolor Sketch Elephant ![tattoo,arm,human body,chest,Facebook.com/Javi,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bc/in/e4xa2_tattoo_arm_human-body_chest_facebook-comjavi_600x785.jpg) You'd be sure to get a ton of compliments if you get a tattoo this cool. The colors are wonderful! ## 10. Paw Prints ![man made object,arm,drum,hand,pattern,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/a6/hx/lgwtt_man-made-object_arm_drum_hand_pattern_216x330.jpg) Via [Norges kuleste tatovering](https://www.vg.no/protokoll/norges-kuleste-tatovering/673/) Paw prints are another cool option if you don't want a huge animal tattoo. ## 11. Howl at the Moon ![tattoo,pattern,arm,finger,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/o5/vr/dgcc6_tattoo_pattern_arm_finger_hand_480x640.jpg) Via [Best Animal Tattoo Designs - ...](https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/best-animal-tattoo-designs-our-top/) Show off your wild side with a tattoo like this one. ## 12. Tiger ![tattoo,arm,finger,hand,leg,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xh/aq/pdrdf_tattoo_arm_finger_hand_leg_306x306.jpg) Via [The 26 Coolest Animal Tattoos ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/ariellecalderon/the-coolest-animal-tattoos-from-russian-artist-sasha-unisex?sub=2971447_2380920) Here's another cool watercolor animal that is sure to make you smile. ## 13. Galaxy Whale ![arm,leg,hand,thigh,human body,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dx/pz/c582x_arm_leg_hand_thigh_human-body_306x306.jpg) Via [The 26 Coolest Animal Tattoos ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/ariellecalderon/the-coolest-animal-tattoos-from-russian-artist-sasha-unisex?sub=2971447_2380731) The whale is cool enough, but the galaxy artwork inside makes it even more awesome. ## 14. Best Friend Tattoos ![tattoo,arm,leg,finger,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qd/oz/tt4y7_tattoo_arm_leg_finger_hand_306x306.jpg) Via [24 Cherishable Best Friend Tattoos](https://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/cherish-worthy-best-friend-tattoos) Getting the same tattoo as a friend is a fun way to show off your bond and these sweet little otters are a great choice. ## 15. Cat with Paws ![tattoo,skin,arm,organ,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ob/wa/wj6d3_tattoo_skin_arm_organ_hand_537x720.jpg) Via [Best Cat Tattoo Designs - ...](https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/news/trends-news/tattoos/) Anyone who loves cats is going to adore this simple animal tattoo. ## 16. Wings ![tattoo,arm,pattern,muscle,back,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wq/ma/drpu4_tattoo_arm_pattern_muscle_back_600x899.jpg) Via [10 Beautiful Attack on Titan ...](https://www.neatorama.com/2014/05/12/10-Attack-on-Titan-Tattoos/) This is obviously from a specific movie, but you could modify the wings to be any that you love. ## 17. Thigh Tattoo ![clothing,fashion,arm,pattern,spring,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xy/i8/hh3n7_clothing_fashion_arm_pattern_spring_581x800.jpg) Via [Best Animal Tattoo Designs - ...](https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/best-animal-tattoo-designs-our-top/) The great thing about thigh tattoos is that you can show them off or keep them under wraps. ## 18. Dog Paw Tattoo ![pattern,skin,finger,design,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gg/ex/if8rd_pattern_skin_finger_design_hand_600x857.jpg) Via [40 Amazing Dog Paw Tattoo ...](https://web.archive.org/web/http://animals.ekstrax.com/amazing-dog-paw-tattoo-design-ideas/) You'll always have your pet close by if you have his paw tattooed on your skin. ## 19. A Snake ![color,nail,finger,arm,organ,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/eh/ni/l2l0c_color_nail_finger_arm_organ_306x306.jpg) Via [The 26 Coolest Animal Tattoos ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/ariellecalderon/the-coolest-animal-tattoos-from-russian-artist-sasha-unisex?sub=2971447_2380902) This might not be a permanent tattoo, but it can certainly inspire you to find one that you want to keep forever. ## 20. Tribal Animal ![tattoo,arm,organ,pattern,human body,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ra/tp/oyjqg_tattoo_arm_organ_pattern_human-body_600x925.jpg) Via [tatoos](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/393361348677814557/) The elephant is awesome, but any animal you love best could be filled in with a tribal design like this one. ## 21. Summer Sunset Fox ![tattoo,arm,leg,hand,human body,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/br/kd/mkhen_tattoo_arm_leg_hand_human-body_600x970.jpg) Via [summer sunset fox by RosaroterPanda ...](https://www.deviantart.com/rosaroterpanda/art/summer-sunset-fox-457400514?q=gallery:RosaroterPanda&qo=0) Isn't this cool? I love the colors of the animal against the black of the background. ## 22. Realistic Deer ![tattoo,arm,pattern,design,tattoo artist,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ck/w6/ik2ib_tattoo_arm_pattern_design_tattoo-artist_600x817.jpg) Via [55 Thigh Tattoo Ideas | ...](https://www.cuded.com/55-thigh-tattoo-ideas/) Here's something that looks pretty close to what it would in real life. ## 23. Just the Skeleton ![tattoo,arm,leg,human body,trunk,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pz/tu/sbn9k_tattoo_arm_leg_human-body_trunk_600x600.jpg) Via [55 Thigh Tattoo Ideas | ...](https://www.cuded.com/55-thigh-tattoo-ideas/) This southwest inspired tattoo only features the skull, but that makes it different and cool, don't you think? ## 24. Sea Turtle ![tattoo,black and white,arm,organ,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rp/pv/guxef_tattoo_black-and-white_arm_organ_hand_600x805.jpg) Via [60 Great Examples of Sea ...](https://goo.gl/WWzRkc) Make the ocean part of every single day with an ocean animal tattoo. ## 25. Tiny Giraffe ![finger,nail,hand,manicure,arm,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/by/i3/ctjxy_finger_nail_hand_manicure_arm_306x306.jpg) Via [56 Impossibly Pretty And Understated ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/elliewoodward/impossibly-pretty-and-understated-tattoos-every-girl-will?utm_term=380x37s) If you want something subtle, but still visible, this little guy is perfect. You could get any other animal you love instead though. ## 26. Colorful Cat _ Via Yellow Dog - Watercolor Kitten_ Don't be afraid to get some color added to your animal tattoo. You can't deny how cool this is. ## 27. Outlined _ Via Ka Ta - Howling Wolf_ I love how you know what animal this is, but the pattern inside is something else. ## 28. Deer Silhouette _ Via tattrx.tumblr.com_ Don't worry - this is just as cool for a girl as it is for this guy. Do you have an animal tattoo? Which animal? 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