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 22, 2014

Creature Feature #215: Emu-Wren


The Emu-Wren is named for his tail feathers, which resemble the feathers of an Emu. There are three species, all endemic to Australia and this fellow, the Rufous-crowned Emu Wren is the most colourful. His mate sports a more dowdy plumage, lacking the blue and with her rufous crown being rather more subdued. He is the smallest Australian bird, weighing in at a mere 5 grams. Shy and secretive, he inhabits spinifex shrubland, scuttling through low shrub cover in pursuit of insects and sometimes being mistaken for a mouse.
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