Striped hyenas are native to North and East Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent. It is the…
Striped Hyena
Category Archives: Daily Sketch
Takin
This is a takin. It is thought that this is the mythical beast that Jason and the Argonauts were sent out for to collect its Golden Fleece. It was intended by his…
Kookaburra
Kookaburras are terrestrial tree kingfishers native to Australia and New Guinea. They aren’t closely associated with water other than that they are found in…
Malayan Tapir
This is a Malayan tapir. It is the largest of the five tapir species. It’s easily identified by it’s black and white coat. They range from 5’11-7’10” in length, not counting…
Lobster
Lobsters are a large marine crustaceans that live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. They are highly prized as seafood and are one of the most profitable…
Elephant Shrew
Elephant shrews are small mammals, which resemble rodents. They are native to Africa. It’s name comes from its long snout, resembling…
Bluespine Unicorn Fish
The blue spine unicorn fish, or kala (kah-lah) in Hawaiian are tangs from the Indo-Pacific. They grow to about 70 cm in length. It’s most noticeable trait is the spike protruding…
Pink Fairy Armadillo
Pink fairy armadillos are the smallest of the armadillo family. They are endemic to central Argentina. It lives in the grasslands, sandy plains, and dunes. It’s main source of food…
Dumbo Octopus
The grimpoteuthis, or dumbo octopus have been found in very deep waters (9,800-13,000 ft) worldwide. Some species have been found as deep as…
Cockatoo
Cockatoos are part of the parrot family and often considered as pets. This particular one is a sulphur-crested cockatoo. It’s a rather large white cockatoo native to the…
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