I believe this is a North American porcupine. There are 29 species of porcupine. They are the third largest rodent after the capybara and beaver. The most distinctive trait of the porcupine is the 30,000 quills, which it can use to defend itself. Other defense mechanisms that the porcupine uses are a strong body odor, […]
The Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum) is a relatively large rodent in the mara genus. It’s also known as Patagonian cavy, Patagonian hare, or dillaby. It is an herbivorous animal found in open…
Kangaroo rats are small rodents of the genus Dipodomys. They are native to western North America. Their common name refers to its bipedal form. They hop in a similar manner as the much…
What else can I say besides….SQUIRREL!
Myra and I have been friends for 25 years. Over the years, I have watched her art progress from fantastic to simply spectacular. I’ve seen her work in multiple mediums and I have to say that her work in pencil is probably my favorite. She has a wide range of subject matter, from galaxies in airbrush to animals in pencil, each completed with outstanding attention to detail. I’ve commissioned two pieces from her to hang in the lobby of the building where I work. Each piece was completed flawlessly and within the time frame given. I love Myra’s art so much I wish she’d pick up a tattoo gun and put some on me, permanently.
- Judi Brashers-Hansen
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