[Art] Thylacoleo as Totem
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moonvoiceThylacoleo as Totem
The Thylacoleo is an extinct, marsupial carnivore; often referred to as a 'marsupial lion.' They are megafauna of Australia, and at the time were the largest predator.
Interestingly they possessed opposable thumbs and had retractable claws (unheard of in marsupials). They also had the strongest bite of any mammal - alive or extinct.
Stephen Wroe, specialist in marsupial evolution in Australia, has posited that the Thylacoleo was the most specialised carnivorous mammal of all time.
Thylacoleo is also a personal - and now long-term - animal guide of mine. :) This picture turned out perfectly (in terms of what I wanted from it). Biaimundi is happy; and so am I.
NOT FOR SALE.
18.5 x 20.5cm (or 7.4 x 8 in)
illo's board, fineliner, aquarelle, pencil, metallic and iridescent paint
The Thylacoleo is an extinct, marsupial carnivore; often referred to as a 'marsupial lion.' They are megafauna of Australia, and at the time were the largest predator.
Interestingly they possessed opposable thumbs and had retractable claws (unheard of in marsupials). They also had the strongest bite of any mammal - alive or extinct.
Stephen Wroe, specialist in marsupial evolution in Australia, has posited that the Thylacoleo was the most specialised carnivorous mammal of all time.
Thylacoleo is also a personal - and now long-term - animal guide of mine. :) This picture turned out perfectly (in terms of what I wanted from it). Biaimundi is happy; and so am I.
NOT FOR SALE.
18.5 x 20.5cm (or 7.4 x 8 in)
illo's board, fineliner, aquarelle, pencil, metallic and iridescent paint
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Date: 2009-01-29 07:01 am (UTC)