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, August 24, 2015

#664: Roller

The Rollers are a Family of near-passerine bird named for his acrobatic courtship flight. Like his relatives, the Kingfisher, Motmot and Bee-eater, he hunts using a wait-and-watch method. Finding a high vantage point, he scans the area for prey in the form of insects and small vertebrates. These are snatched from the ground, or air, with his powerful bill and taken back to his perch to be dismembered. This fellow is the Lilac-brested Roller. He is the national bird of Kenya and Botswana.
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