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, July 6, 2015

#619: Quail

Quail is the name given to two Genera of birds within the gamebird family. They are generally then divided into the Old World Quail of Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia and the New World Quail of the Americas. This cheeky fellow, a Californian Quail, hails from the New World Genus. All are stocky and medium-sized birds that favour a territorial existence, although are capable of flight. Many are social, relying on group size to help protect from predation. A number of species have been domesticated for their eggs and also their meat.

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