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.

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

#620: Quarrion

The Quarrion is more commonly known as the cockatiel, but as I had a lot of Cs and very few Qs, I saved him for this letter. Although the origination of this name is unclear, it is thought that it is one of the native names for him. Another is weiro, based on his call.

Although commonly recognisable as a pet bird, the Cockatiel lives wild in Australia's arid or semi-arid regions. He is the smallest member of the Cockatoo Family, with the longest tail in proportion to his body size. Social and nomadic, flocks travel from food source to food source, stopping in at watering holes and decimating cultivated crops. His distinctive crest is used for communication his emotional state, and is laid flat when he is angry or defensive and raised when excited.
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