Today is world frog day. There are almost 7000 species of frogs around the world, most of them living in tropical rain forests. The European tree frog can be found across Europe in freshwater habitats. They are a nocturnal species that eats insects and other small creatures. They are quite small, weighing only 8.26 grams,…
You can find more about the Arctic fox in the links bellow: Defenders of wildlife Arkive Animal diversity web
You can find more about the Bat Star in the links bellow: Encyclopedia of Life
At a first glance Sperm whales may seem strange animals, with their large heads and bulky bodies. That, and their large size, is probably one of the reasons why they were seen as sea monsters. Yet, as most whales, they are incredibly social, living in small groups and as they grow older, keeping more to…
Today is World Water Day, an initiative from the United Nations to promote clean water and to celebrate all the good things it brings us. It is also a day to think about the challenges we face, like the lack of access to water, as well as pollution. Water provides all sorts of conditions for…
In Creatureshire everyone has been calling out for Spring. For the last couple of months I have been busy preparing the new collection and in a week time all the new creatures will pop up just in time to celebrate Spring! The new collection was inspired by pond creatures. I must say the biggest difficulty…
Today is the International Polar Day! It’s a great chance to remind ourselves that we all can make small actions to care for our Planet. One of the challenges sought is to decrease the thermostat by two degrees (or increase, if you are in a warm place). Saving energy is a way to release less CO2…
When I was growing up I remember passing in front of Quinta da Regaleira and wonder about what was inside. From the outside walls there were hints of beautiful gardens and mysterious creatures. At that time the Palace was closed to the public and the first time I went in I was 15. I remember…
The past year was a wonderful journey into Creatureshire and it’s worth celebrating some of the highlights of 2014. Come with me! O ano que passou foi uma fantástica viagem por Creatureshire e vale a pena celebrar convosco alguns momentos de 2014. Venham comigo! In January I had a wonderful challenge to make some lions. After…
Seasons are changing and the trees are embracing golden and brown tones. On sunny days the light shift creates a warm atmosphere that makes me miss the roasted chestnuts sold in Lisbon’s streets. And today I was lucky enough to spot a grey squirrel looking for food to store for the winter. I love being out on…
