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From the series of Animals of Montserrat colouring-in illustrations commissioned by UKOTCF

From the series of Animals of Montserrat colouring-in illustrations commissioned by UKOTCF

From the series of Animals of Montserrat colouring-in illustrations commissioned by UKOTCF

Te Mokomoko a tohu Gecko Hoplodactylus tohu showing pronounced brillar-fold, reduced infralabial fourth scale, and yellow eye.  Coommissioned by the scientist who recently discovered this new species.  

Variable kingsnake Lampropeltis Mexicana thayeri extending its head and neck Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books).

Thorny devil Moloch horridus showing spines and a surly expression. Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books)

Gecko foot anatomy showing branched setae under magnification.  This microscopic branching is what makes gecko feet so sticky.  Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Aryee (BBC Books).

Three views of fenland with increasignly complex networks of inter dependent species, culminating in a rich landscape with wild flowers, a hobby hunting dragonfly, and heacy with insect life