19 wild and cute animal tattoo ideas will have you itching to get inked
Whether you're a full-blown fauna lover or are just looking for some cute ink-spo, animal tattoos could be the answer. Sure, animal tatts can be small and cute, but they can also be amazing fierce, or totally abstract. There are so many different designs to choose from but, first thing's first, you have to pick which wild pal (or pals) you want to get inked. Then, once you've chosen, it's time to think about how you'd like it to look.
From line art and dream-like designs to impressively realistic imagery, in all shapes and sizes, we've hunted down the best animal tattoos to inspire your next inking.
1. Best animal tattoos: butterfly tattoo
These teeny tiny butterflies can flutter on the nape of your neck. A perfect tattoo if you've got a pixie crop, or revealed beneath a high pony or up do.
2. Best animal tattoos: fish tattoo
The delicate lines and shading on this fish duo sketch makes for the perfect dainty tattoo.
3. Best animal tattoos: stingray tattoo
There's something really serene and peaceful about this stingray tatt, and we're totally here for it.
4. Best animal tattoos: swallow tattoo
Sienna Miller, Harry Styles and Kate Moss all have tattoos of swallows, so you know you're in good company with this one.
5. Best animal tattoos: cat tattoo
How cute and simple is this kitty tattoo?! 🥺
6. Best animal tattoos: cats (and wine) tattoo
Just as cute (and hilarious), this adorable idea is great if you're a fan of the more whimsical tatt.
7. Best animal tattoos: goldfish tattoo
Animal tattoos, along with flower designs, are tatts that work in bright colours as well as black.
8. Best animal tattoos: tiger tattoo
A fierce feline is an excellent choice for your animal tattoo. The balance of delicate swirls of smoke surrounding the bold tiger works a treat.
9. Best animal tattoos: deer tattoo
This ethereal deer design is making us want to get inked, asap.
10. Best animal tattoos: elephant tattoo
Elephants always radiate positive feels and good vibes and this pretty tatt does just that.
11. Best animal tattoos: bee tattoo
You can get this cute as a button bee tattoo inked literally anywhere (inspo for an ear tattoo, perhaps?) and wherever it ends up it's bound to remain the sweetest little ink on your bod.
12. Best animal tattoos: loch ness tattoo monster
Okay, so not technically an animal, but super cute none the less.
13. Best animal tattoos: whale tattoo
This illustrative whale tattoo is just too beautiful, loving the mix of the blue and black ink.
14. Best animal tattoos: hummingbird tattoo
A hummingbird tattoo is a great choice for those of us who never sit still and are constantly making plans, filling up our social calendars with exciting new adventures.
15. Best animal tattoos: crow tarot card tattoo
Tarot cards and star signs are a creative way to incorporate animals into your tattoo designs. Love this gothic "death" card ink.
16. Best animal tattoos: lamb tattoo
17. Best animal tattoos: butterfly tattoo
This graphic tattoo is such a cool mix of styles and colour. This is going straight into our tattoo inspo folder.
18. Best animal tattoos: giraffe tattoo
Get yourself an abstract giraffe tatt, stat!
19. Best animal tattoos: butterfly tattoo
yep, it's another butterfly tattoo, because they're just so darn pretty and if you want a colourful tattoo then the colour combo options are endless.
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