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.

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Creature Feature #78: Capercaillie

The Capercaillie is the largest member of the Grouse Family. He is most noted for his dramatic courtship display. In spring, and also for a short period in autumn (making my picture relevant - wooh) he flaps up, rather awkwardly because he’s not the world’s greatest flier, onto a tree branch. Here he fans his tail, fluffs out his throat feathers, opens his wings, throws his head back, beak pointed skywards, and begins to sing. As the females begin to gather, summoned by this display, he flaps down to continue the performance on the ground. Other males also join him, and they compete for the attentions of the hens.

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