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.

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Creature Feature #253: Fugu


The Fugu is the Japanese name given to the pufferfish, where it is a served as a delicacy in restaurants. There are several species of Fugu -all of which are toxic. Fugu poison is 1200 times stronger than cyanide and leads to paralyzation and asphyxiation. This poison is most concentrated in the liver. The fish has to be carefully prepared before it is suitable for human consumption, although aquaculture has now lead to "safe" fish being bred. In the wild, the Fugu is not a fast swimmer, although he can swim backwards and manoeuvre well. If threatened, he fills his elastic stomach up with water, bloating up to become almost spherical.
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