It's hard to tell but I think it's a tortoise. Please also check out my little frog that matches this. Beeswax burns twice as bright and twice as long as regular toxic paraffin candles. They are hypoallergenic and non-toxic. My wax is always 100% pure rendered from Canada. Beeswax doesn't go bad and is easily transportable due to a high melting point. Make sure to trim the wick to 1/4 inch so there isn't a large flame. Never leave unattended. Safest idea is to place it on a plate and put it in the center of the table.