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 20, 2015

#632: Rabbitfish

The Rabbitfish are a Genus of brightly coloured Perciformes, named for their small, rabbit-like mouths. Other charming names for members of this Genus are foxfaces and spinefoots. The Rabbitfish's fins are formed from spines, which come equipped with venom glands. These are used to
deter predators, and are painful to humans.  This fellow is a Magnificant Rabbitfish. His diet consists mostly of algae and other vegetation. He can grow up to 24 cm in length and makes his home in the eastern Indian Ocean.
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