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So, this is going to be a fairly wordy description. I encourage you to read as this involves something very dear to our planet.
I'll start with what is important and I want you to know.
Just the other night I was blissfully browsing wtf_nature on live journal, when I saw an entry in reguard to the axolotl. As I read it my heart began to break.
It linked to this: http://www.dappercadaver.com/blog/2.....nster-axolotl/
In summary, wild axolotl could be extint in 5 years time.
I love these little unique amphibians, they are one of my favorite animals, and to see such an important and wonderful creature dissappear in such a short time would be devastating.
I've written to the IUCN, I want to find out what can be done.
But for now I want to do what's in my power, even if its just making other people aware that axolotls are in trouble. Even if just one person writes to them, or gets involved, that's at least one more person who cares, one more important piece of the bigger picture.
On to the image.
After having read the article, I felt the need to dig up some very old art of mine. I had an axolotl character from back in 1996. It never really got used for much and there was really only one picture I did. But I felt compelled to redraw the character and bring them a little more to my current standard of working.
The original sketch from 1996: http://www.ultravioletnet.com/UVGal.....LD/Whexore.jpg
I've made many changes to them, even the name.
Her name is Xochi (so-chee). Essencially she is an axolotl, though on Shi'Imora her race is known as the Xotyl. She is good-natured yet fierce.
Considered a stong swimmer even among her own people (they are mostly aquatic and rarely come to land).
In her youth, most of her tribe was killed off, by by the larger Tilathian's, for thier meat and eggs. She was saved by her parents but in a second attack was seperated from her family and driven far away.
She grew up, living a mostly solitary life, in waters far from her home. Now that she is older, she longs to find more of her kind and return to the place that was once her home. She is more than willing to fight and even kill, to do so.
I'll start with what is important and I want you to know.
Just the other night I was blissfully browsing wtf_nature on live journal, when I saw an entry in reguard to the axolotl. As I read it my heart began to break.
It linked to this: http://www.dappercadaver.com/blog/2.....nster-axolotl/
In summary, wild axolotl could be extint in 5 years time.
I love these little unique amphibians, they are one of my favorite animals, and to see such an important and wonderful creature dissappear in such a short time would be devastating.
I've written to the IUCN, I want to find out what can be done.
But for now I want to do what's in my power, even if its just making other people aware that axolotls are in trouble. Even if just one person writes to them, or gets involved, that's at least one more person who cares, one more important piece of the bigger picture.
On to the image.
After having read the article, I felt the need to dig up some very old art of mine. I had an axolotl character from back in 1996. It never really got used for much and there was really only one picture I did. But I felt compelled to redraw the character and bring them a little more to my current standard of working.
The original sketch from 1996: http://www.ultravioletnet.com/UVGal.....LD/Whexore.jpg
I've made many changes to them, even the name.
Her name is Xochi (so-chee). Essencially she is an axolotl, though on Shi'Imora her race is known as the Xotyl. She is good-natured yet fierce.
Considered a stong swimmer even among her own people (they are mostly aquatic and rarely come to land).
In her youth, most of her tribe was killed off, by by the larger Tilathian's, for thier meat and eggs. She was saved by her parents but in a second attack was seperated from her family and driven far away.
She grew up, living a mostly solitary life, in waters far from her home. Now that she is older, she longs to find more of her kind and return to the place that was once her home. She is more than willing to fight and even kill, to do so.
Category Artwork (Digital) / Miscellaneous
Species Amphibian (Other)
Size 1096 x 877px
File Size 425.5 kB
Listed in Folders
You would imagine Mexico would do something, since they're sort of an iconic species over there...especially with the Aztec-ish name. :/
I wish more could be done for them. Unfortunately, these may be the first of many thousands of species that will be going the way of the Dodo pretty soon thanks to global warming and man's disrespect to nature...
I wish more could be done for them. Unfortunately, these may be the first of many thousands of species that will be going the way of the Dodo pretty soon thanks to global warming and man's disrespect to nature...
I know,... the whole subject upsets me greatly. I'm sure there are those who will ridicule me for doing/saying so, but things like this always bring me to tears.
I desperately want to get into conservtion, or something to try and make a difference. I'm only one person... but one stone can create a ripple..
I desperately want to get into conservtion, or something to try and make a difference. I'm only one person... but one stone can create a ripple..
I utterly love axolotl it is devastating as to what is happening. It isn't much. But perhaps I could arrange to make some artworks where the funds go to the conservation, I have been wanting to organize an artist portfolio with people for conservation sakes full stop for a while I just haven't known where to start, or what foundation to choose XD. Ive done it before in my local town (Australia) for WIRES. it can help if only a little bit.
I'm glad your helping make people aware, and your character is beautiful.
I'm glad your helping make people aware, and your character is beautiful.
Weird! I was just talking about these critters the other night, in response to 
tsampikos' axolotl character. :o
tsampikos' axolotl character. :o 
UV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TACKLEHUGGLEGLOMPSATYOU!!!!!!*** AWWWWWWWWWWWW!!1 You know AXOLOTL! You LOVe Axolotl! May wheeeeeeeeee! *wheees around like a silly dumb horse* Oh dear, my ! That's so adorable! Look I love Axolotl and I am a lucky one because finally last Mai I got the opportunity to have some and since June my babies are always with me! I have three Axolotl as pets, and I am pretty damn aware of the fact that they will be extinct soon in mexico. =/ The basin of MExico is drying out and they are pulloting the water and they are eating the poor lil felows. =/
IT's damn sad but I don't think we can help it, though! I try, still.
I am member of the German Axolotl-Community and we also have a breeding list of 'pure-breeds' and the like. Axolotl are often bred with tiger salamanders - so there aren't so many poor breeds anymore. I have one near-pure-breed - his name is Tzathoggua and he's my very dear love-kin. :3 I also drew him Anthro once and loved the idea a lot, more art-work to come! -> http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1523190/
I love this character of yours and I really love that you're interested in the Axolotl.
I use to post photos of my Axolotls on my LJ account. The address is in my page.description over here on FA. *huggles* Maybe you want to use some of my photos for your cause. You are free to do that! *nuzzle*
IT's damn sad but I don't think we can help it, though! I try, still.
I am member of the German Axolotl-Community and we also have a breeding list of 'pure-breeds' and the like. Axolotl are often bred with tiger salamanders - so there aren't so many poor breeds anymore. I have one near-pure-breed - his name is Tzathoggua and he's my very dear love-kin. :3 I also drew him Anthro once and loved the idea a lot, more art-work to come! -> http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1523190/
I love this character of yours and I really love that you're interested in the Axolotl.
I use to post photos of my Axolotls on my LJ account. The address is in my page.description over here on FA. *huggles* Maybe you want to use some of my photos for your cause. You are free to do that! *nuzzle*
Axolotls for the win! I was going to ask if you knew about the extinction risk but then read the description and found you already know which is good... that you know, that is, not the extinction bit.
It is thought that there are enough Axolotls in captivity to reintroduce them to the wild should we need to, but it is hoped that the Mexican Government will allow a nature reserve to be set up around the Axolotl's home lake of... something unpronouncable.
The more awares Axolotls can get the better I think, I never even knew they were at such risk until a week or so ago.
It is thought that there are enough Axolotls in captivity to reintroduce them to the wild should we need to, but it is hoped that the Mexican Government will allow a nature reserve to be set up around the Axolotl's home lake of... something unpronouncable.
The more awares Axolotls can get the better I think, I never even knew they were at such risk until a week or so ago.
This creature is sometimes dubbed as the Mexican Walking Fish. Greenhorn evolutionists like to argue that this is a missing link between fish and mammals. Though that idea to someone like me is really funny since the axolotl isn't a fish but an amphibian. Very cool to see an anthro version of this creature. Well done. I like her a lot!
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