#004 for 2020 The Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros), as suggested by @foodandpuns, are often referred to as the “Unicorns of the sea,” but its characteristic horn actually grows out from from a protruding canine tooth. Interestingly, it is mostly the male of the species grows an elongated tusk. In some very rare circumstances, both canine teeth […]
Tag: Endangered Species
Koala
#003 for 2020 Koalas. These guys have gone through the wringer during the Australian bushfire season with a reported ~30% of Australia’s population having been lost to fires currently ravaging the country. Countless numbers have burned or succumbed to the effects of smoke inhalation, but many have also been rescued and handed in to wildlife […]
Cassowary
2nd piece for 2020 This absolutely fabulous-looking creature is the Australian Cassowary. This shy but extremely territorial bird can grow to around 5-6ft tall and possesses a bony casque on its head and feet with large claws which they can use to deadly effect to protect their territory. They are currently endangered due to loss […]
Panda Playing in the Snow
#001 for 2020 So my first watercolour painting for 2020 is this Panda Playing in the Snow. I wanted to start creating actual artwork that I might want to hang or give away as a gift, or even that someone might want to buy. And pandas of course are one of my favourite endangered animals, […]
Firecrown Hummingbird
The Firecrown Hummingbird is one of the unique hummingbird species found in Chile’s Juan Fernandez islands and classified as Critically Endangered.This is a watercolour practice piece for a commission. I think it came out ok. Had a blast on it but need to learn more. 🙃 I’ve recently started becoming interested in getting back to […]
Saiga
Saiga antelopes, with their large weird noses live in the grasslands of central Asia. They’ve been around for thousands of years—since the time of the mammoths—but they’re now at risk of disappearing because of hunting and habitat loss. I purchased a few more Copic markers from the Warm Grey range to boost my tookit and […]
Ghost Frog
The Ghost Frog—thought to be named such because of their presence in the Skeleton Gorge in South Africa—are classified as one of the most remarkable and unusual species on the planet but are critically endangered.
Panther Chameleon
The Panther Chameleon is a species of brightly colorful chameleons that are indigenous in the tropical forest areas of Madagascar. These magnificent tree-dwellers sport forked feet, head casques, long sticky tongues, prehensile tails and amazing colour changing skin. This, along with their ability to thrive in captivity makes them ideal and attractive pets. They’re currently […]
Mountain Gorilla
The mountain gorilla is listed as Endangered with just over 1000 individuals left as of 2018.They are the shy, gentle giants of the African rainforest.
African Wild Dog
The Painted Wolf or African wild dog is a canid species native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is the largest indigenous canid in Africa, and is distinguished from domestic dogs by their highly specialised teeth and hypercarnivorous diet. It was classified as endangered by the IUCN in 2016, as it had disappeared from much of its […]