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.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Creature feature #146: Cuscus


This cuddly-looking Common Spotted Cuscus is a marsupial closely related to the possum. She can be found in Papua New Guinea and at the very top of Queensland. Her tail is prehensile and aids her in climbing - the upper half is furred, and the inner coated in rough scales for added grip. She is shy and nocturnal, scrambling through the trees in search of fruits and berries, flowers, small animals and eggs. During the day she curls up on a sleeping platform that she constructs up in the branches. Solitary by nature, she comes together with the male only for mating and will give birth to up to three joeys, although only two will usually survive to maturity.

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