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.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Creature Feature #206: Elysia


Elysia are a Genus of sea slugs that graze on algae. Some species hijack the chloroplast from the plant matter, using it to coat the inside of their digestive tract and allowing them to survive on photosynthesis. This chlorophyll affects their colour, making them the vibrant green. Elysia are hermaphrodites, and are able to self-fertilise, but do so very rarely, preferring to mate with another individual. Eggs are laid in a long string, and these hatch into a shelled larva.

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