this moth from Madagascar is the only creature on earth capable of pollinating the star orchid — a reminder of the fragility and interconnectedness of the natural world
that can be found prancing around in the vegetation of the coastal sand dunes of Southwestern Australia
they are called Torogoz and guardabarranco (ravine guard)
the coastal peacock spider engages in an elaborate and colorful courtship dance to impress potential female partners
Superb fairywrens perch in the gently swaying branches of a red-stemmed wattle — a species of Acacia with golden puffball blooms and striking magenta stems
California Mountain Lion Print Size:8.5 x 11 this moth from Madagascar isHand drawn colored pencil illustration. Giclee printed on 100% cotton fibre, 290 gsm acid free, conservation grade, Italian milled fine art paper. I once saw a mountain lion in the East Bay Hills of California. Far away, but close enough to see its elegant stride as it cautiously winded its way through fields of green illustrated here with coast live oak, Indian paintbrush, California bluebells, and lupine. I feel lucky that we have such powerful