The kiwi is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. Though it is only about the size of a domestic chicken, it is related to ostriches, emus, rheas, and the cassowary. There are five species of kiwi, two of which, are currently Vulnerable, one of which is Endangered, and one of which is Critically Endangered. All […]
The slow loris includes several different species of nocturnal primates in Southeast Asia. I believe the one pictured here is a Bengal slow loris, which occupies the Indian subcontinent and Indochina. It prefers forests with dense canopies. If the environment is healthy, the slow loris is healthy. They are seed dispersers and pollinators. Its diet […]
The orangutan was originally thought to be just one species, but in 1996 they were divided into two separate species: the Bornean orangutan (which can be divided into three subspecies) and the Sumatran orangutan. They are of the genus Pongo and the only surviving species of the subfamily Ponginae. The orangutan is the most solitary […]
The Arabian, or white oryx, is a medium-size antelope with a distinct shoulder bump, long straight horns, and a tufted tail. It is the smallest member of Oryx genus, native to desert and steppe areas of the Arabian Peninsula. The Arabian oryx was extinct in the wild by the early 1970s, but was saved in […]
The saiga antelope is a critically endangered antelope that originally inhabited a vast area of the Eurasian steppe zone from the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains and Caucasus into Dzungaria and Mongolia. They also lived in Beringian North America during the Pleistocene. Today, they are only found in one location in Russia (in The Republic […]
This was the first Hawaiian petrel I drew back in July 12, 2014. Apparently, it never got posted. In case you don’t remember the Hawaiian petrel is on the Endangered species list.
The black bearded saki is a Critically Endangered species of bearded saki, a New World monkey. This primate is endemic to…
The banded palm civet or banded civet is found in the Sundaic region, Myanmar…
The Roti Island snake-necked turtle (Chelodina mccordi) is a Critically Endangered species from Rote Island in Indonesia. The carapace can reach lengths between 18-24 cm. the length of the neck is about the same. It lives in swamps, rice terraces, and small lakes.
The mandrill is a primate of the Old World monkey family, Cercopithecidae. They’re closely related to…
Mother’s Day always provides a challenge to find the perfect gift for mom. When I discovered Myra’s portfolio I knew instantly she had the artistic talent to execute my vision. After a brief review of my requirements and a week of time I was rewarded with an amazing portrait of my mom’s prized Siamese cat. The piece is so lifelike you want to touch it. Thank you for delivering more than I even imagined!
- Brandon R
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