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.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Creature Feature #208: Emerald Dove


The Emerald Dove is a widespread forest pigeon, found in India, parts of Southeast Asia and Australia. He is a terrestrial bird, spending muc of his time on the ground foraging for seeds and fallen fruit. When disturbed, he will often walk in preference to flying. At night he ascends into the trees, to perch amongst the branches. If forced into flight, he will manouvere low and quick, zipping among the trees. He is not an especially social bird, and can be found singly or in pairs. If several are drawn to a particularly rich feeding area, they will maintain their own personal territories.

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