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I said that that I'd be publicly posting another page of the obscure animal alphabet book project publicly somewhere near the middle of the alphabet. Guess what... I'm nearing in on the middle!
In all honesty, this was the letter that I couldn't WAIT to do. And I had plans of publicly posting this page since I first started the project.
About the Kakapo
Due to conservation efforts, this species is a little less obscure then most of the other animals I try to use for this project, but I've been wanting to use them in the project to spread awareness of this species.
The kakopo (which means "night parrot" in the Maori language) is a large flightless parrot from New Zealand.
There are only about 123 of these birds left in the world and there is a team of people dedicated to saving these animals.
This one in particular wears the clothing patterns and weapons of the Maori people who her species shared their environment with. She even has the Ta Moko tattoos that were worn by the warriors of the Maori tribes. However, unlike the Maori, she is most likely not a cannibal.
If you'd like to learn more about the recovery effort of the Kakapo, visit this website: http://www.kakaporecovery.org.nz/
If you are interested in purchasing a print of this picture... or the original pencil sketch please send an e-mail or PM. I'm donating all money made from this picture to the Kakapo Recovery Programme.
I will not be releasing any more pictures from the Obscure Animal Alphabet until right before the release of the book.
Character & Image © 2010 Traci Vermeesch-Vezina
Please DO NOT copy, alter, repost, etc without the consent of the artist! Character/Image are NOT public domain!
In all honesty, this was the letter that I couldn't WAIT to do. And I had plans of publicly posting this page since I first started the project.
About the Kakapo
Due to conservation efforts, this species is a little less obscure then most of the other animals I try to use for this project, but I've been wanting to use them in the project to spread awareness of this species.
The kakopo (which means "night parrot" in the Maori language) is a large flightless parrot from New Zealand.
There are only about 123 of these birds left in the world and there is a team of people dedicated to saving these animals.
This one in particular wears the clothing patterns and weapons of the Maori people who her species shared their environment with. She even has the Ta Moko tattoos that were worn by the warriors of the Maori tribes. However, unlike the Maori, she is most likely not a cannibal.
If you'd like to learn more about the recovery effort of the Kakapo, visit this website: http://www.kakaporecovery.org.nz/
If you are interested in purchasing a print of this picture... or the original pencil sketch please send an e-mail or PM. I'm donating all money made from this picture to the Kakapo Recovery Programme.
I will not be releasing any more pictures from the Obscure Animal Alphabet until right before the release of the book.
Character & Image © 2010 Traci Vermeesch-Vezina
Please DO NOT copy, alter, repost, etc without the consent of the artist! Character/Image are NOT public domain!
Category Artwork (Digital) / General Furry Art
Species Avian (Other)
Size 619 x 800px
File Size 331 kB
oh wow, the Kakapos are so cute and so mischievous ^v^, I have heard of their antics and escapades in entertaining tourists while two or three more steal their trail mix and other items that catch their attention :P, those other items usually include shinies, because after all, birds love their shinies ^^.
After reading the description, I think I know what the birds in the back are thinking about their humanoid counterpart.
Bird on the left: Huh. So this is one of options the humans are using to save our species. She sure seems to be enjoying it.
Bird on the right: She always did like the way those group of humans dressed. I hope they choose me next so that I can be with her. Besides, our wings are useless anyway, so who needs them?
Bird on the left: Huh. So this is one of options the humans are using to save our species. She sure seems to be enjoying it.
Bird on the right: She always did like the way those group of humans dressed. I hope they choose me next so that I can be with her. Besides, our wings are useless anyway, so who needs them?
Sorry, but no mention of the kakapo is complete without viewing this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T1vfsHYiKY
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