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, March 17, 2014

Creature Feature #150: Darter

The Darter, or Anhinga, is a member of the Shag Family. His feet are located quite far back on his body and fully webbed, giving him an awkward gait on land and focring him to walk with his wings open for balance. A colony nester, males can be quite aggressive and will stab out at neighbours with their long, sharp bills. These bills are adept at snatching fish from the water, and like all shags the Darter has no oil in his plumage. This has the advantage of decreased buoyancy - meaning he can make deeper dives after fish, but does mean he becomes waterlogged fairly easily. To dry off, he must perch with his wings outspread in the sunlight.
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