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.

Friday, August 21, 2015

#661: Rockhopper Penguin

The Rockhopper Penguin is one of the smaller species of Penguin, and are sometimes divided into three species. They inhabit rocky shorelines and are named for their tendency to leap from rock to rock. Nests are burrows, constructed amongst coastal tussock grasses. She spends much of her day out at sea, pursuing squids, crustacean and fish. Commercial fishing, pollution and climate change have all combined to significantly reduce population numbers, sending this species (and many others) on a downward spiral from which the chances of recovery are slim.

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