I loved drawing this one. As someone commented on a dolphin I posted from the same family: Is like the pandas of the water. Again, what fascinates me the most about doing this animal encyclopedia is that I get to know mammals I didn't know existed and I can share that information with you all. Thank you for following and being interested. Let's see what can we learn from this wonderful dolphin.
Hector's Dolphin Hector's Dolphin lives exclusively on the coasts of New Zealand. They can live up to 22 years and are some of the smallest dolphins in the world. (If I'm not wrong the Vaquita is the smallest). Because of its size, predators can be numerous. Blue sharks, White sharks, Broadnose sevengill sharks, and probably Killer whales and Mako sharks. They hunt using echolocation which is basically finding prey using sound (Just as bats do). Their clicks (the sound they make) isn't as complex as other animals and travel short distances. Nonetheless is enough for them, since their environment is crowded and sound wouldn't be able to go long distances anyways. This animal is not in danger but its subspecies, the Māui Dolphin is probably one of the most endangered dolphins in the world, if not the most. We will talk about him in our next post. _____________________________________________ Credits: Hector's Dolphin Hector's Dolphin Ballenas, Delfines y Marsopas, Manuales de Identificación / Mark Carwardine, Martin Camm _____________________________________________ Thank you guys for your support! If you like the content, a follow, a like, and/or a reblogged will be very much appreciated. Just wish your dreams come true. Please wish me the same. Thank you!! Don't forget to check out my Store and follow me on Instagram
Alpaca The beginnings of the Alpaca is more related to the Vicuña but it has been recently breed with Llamas. It’s domestication is been happening for thousand years and contrary to the Llama who was domesticated as a working animal and wool provider, the Alpaca is been domesticated exclusively for its wool, which can be used extensively.
As common as it is now, the Alpaca was at the brick of the extinction in the 1500′s when the Spanish discovered America. They decimated the species at the point that it was believed extinct. However, the animal move to higher altitudes, where later, in the XIX century was rediscovered. As a domestic animal, today can be seen everywhere in the world. It’s domestication and maintenance is not difficult.
The differences between the two breeds are remarkably visible.
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Suidae Family
This is a big family!! The big Suidae family proves how well pigs are adapted to live in this world. With almost 20 extant species alive and about 50 subspecies, being the hog the most spread pig from all the family. Still, its closest relatives, the peccaries don’t belong to the Suidae family.
I found them amazing. They are not the most glamorous but they have their own charm.
Palawan Bearded Pig
Until recently, it was considered a subspecies of the Bornean bearded pig (Sus barbatus), but at least under the phylogenetic species concept, it must be classified as a separate species. For its treatment under other (and more widely used) species concepts, more study is required, but the presently available information seems to argue for full species status in any case.
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Now it’s the turn for the Tayassuidae family, better known as the Peccaries. Closer relatives of the Suidae family (pig) they still belong to a different family. Probably the biggest difference is that all this family inhabit the new continent: America. Let’s begin...
Collared peccary, javelina, saíno, báquiro, musk hog, quenk Collared peccaries are diurnal animals that can live in groups up to 50 individuals. However is ben proved that some animals living in the central Arizona are nocturnal. Usually ignore humans, can attack if feels threatened. As an alarm, can give a sharp bark.
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As you might already know, I am working on illustrating all the world's mammals, including subspecies. I've created over 200 realistic illustrations and counting. I've been exploring ways to promote my work, and as you're aware, I've established a club for this purpose. Among the options, I conceived the idea of an EAlbum to collect digital stickers featuring animal illustrations.
I want to be honest with you—while the EAlbum isn't exactly as I envisioned, it reflects the extent of my programming knowledge. In the future, I hope to implement the complete dynamics of a sticker album, allowing people to swap, buy, and sell stickers. For now, subscribing club members will receive four stickers each month to add to the album.
The album provides key animal information such as family, genus, and conservation status. The inaugural album focuses on the Perissodactyla order (Rhinos, Tapirs, and Horses), but as the project progresses, more albums featuring various animal families will follow. Both the album and instructions will be available when you join the club.
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A new addition to the club is the newly recognized species, the Australian Snubfin Dolphin. Check out the infographic on my Instagram here:
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A new animal is unlocked! The Northern Guanaco subspecies. Awesome animal!
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Baja California Pronghorn, Peninsular Pronghorn
Pronghorn are very special animals. They are the only animals that have a mixture between antlers and horns. Horns are made of keratin mostly and have only one point. Antlers, on the other hand, are made of bone and shed every year. The horns of the pronghorn are made of both keratin and bone that are shed as antlers, every year.
During the colonization, pronghorns were even more numerous than bison. It is said that their herds get lost on the horizon, they were as vast as the sight could see. It was estimated that more than 100 million pronghorns inhabited North America. However, by 1920 their numbers dropped to 13.000. Today, all five subspecies are endangered and the number of Baja California Pronghorn is estimated at about 150.
I never put much attention to this animal. Somehow, I never found it attractive. Since I am reading about them I think they are amazing. Along with the bison, the pronghorn shaped the evolution of humans in North America, providing food and shelter.
References:
Wikiwand Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens. San Diego Wildlife Alliance
*Photo Reference Credits: Klaus Rudloff
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Kerguelen Islands Commerson’s Dolphin
This subspecies was discovered in the 1950s. They own its name because they live close to the Kerguelen Islands south of the Indian Ocean. Actually, I just found the scientific name so I am not sure if that is the name of the animal. From what I read, they live close to the coast and prefer shallow waters. There are substantial physical differences between the two. This subspecies is larger but also its color patterns are different. The dark areas aren’t black but gray and the white area is more like light gray. Also, the demarcation between areas is more diffuse. In 2004 a vagrant individual (which is the name for an animal that is found out of its normal range) was found on the coasts of South Africa but no other sight has been notified.
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A tribute to the Tiger Each tiger subspecies tells a story—of strength, beauty, and survival. This illustration captures them all in fine detail, alongside their distribution, conservation status, and classification. Printed on museum-quality cotton rag paper with archival inks, it’s made to last—just like the tiger’s legacy. Available in multiple sizes and ready to travel anywhere. 🔗 Here
I'm proud of this artwork. Despite the low quality of my reference picture, I was able to interpret shapes and details. The rarity of photographs of this majestic animal declared extinct in the mid-90s, I think makes this illustration all the more significant in preserving its memory. Javan Tiger This tiger was considered a plague. I think that says all. The characterization of the Javan Tiger as a plague is a sobering reminder of the destructive consequences of human activity on wildlife. I really wish we have changed so we don't see cases like this one in the future. _____________________________________________ Credits: Javan Tiger _____________________________________________ Thank you for your support. Likes, reblogs, and comments are appreciated. Please consider donating to this project. The cellphone or laptop wallpaper of this tiger is available, here. See you soon... boi🤣!
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