About the Project

The ZooTrophy Animal-a-Day project began on October 15th, 2013 as illustrator Angela "LemurKat" Oliver began working her way, systematically but selectively, through the alphabet and presenting, via social media, an illustrated animal to the world. Daily.

All pieces are drawn as 2.5 x 3.5 inch collectible cards, using a combination of polychromos and prismacolor pencils, along with other art materials. Many are still available for purchase ($10) or trade, so drop her an email if anything captures your eye or if there is an animal you wish to request.

It is predicted this project will take her at least two years to complete - with approximately 36 animals being drawn for each letter. She has also used the images to create a collectible hardback encyclopedia series, playing cards and a desk calendar, as well as the ZooTrophy collectible trading card game.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Creature Feature #87: Cave Characin


The Cave Characin is a species of tetra fish who makes her home in deep, dark underground ponds. Living in complete darkness, her eyes are vestigal, with the skin having grown over them, and her scales lack pigmentation. She uses her lateral lines to detect vibrations in the water, swimming close to obstacles to examine them. Her swim bladder is connected to her inner ear, amplifying sounds and allowing her to pick up a greater range and frequency. She lives in schools and eats plants, invertebrates and other fish.

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