Creature of the month – Arctic fox :: Criatura do mês – Raposa do Árctico
You can find more about the Arctic fox in the links bellow: Defenders of wildlife Arkive Animal diversity web
Creature of the month – Bat Star :: Criatura do mês – Estrela morcego
You can find more about the Bat Star in the links bellow: Encyclopedia of Life
Sperm whales :: Cachalotes
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…
World Water Day :: Dia Mundial da Água
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…
Spring Collection sneak peak :: Um olhar sobre a coleção de Primavera
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…
International Polar Bear Day :: Dia Internacional do Urso Polar
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…
Quinta da Regaleira
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…
Looking back to 2014 :: Um olhar sobre 2014
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…
Autumn :: Outono
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…
Peering into tide pools :: À espreita nas poças de maré
Tide pools are truly fascinating places! Seen from far they simply look like rocks but once you get close, really close, you find yourself facing an immense diversity of life. The creatures that live in these areas never cease to amaze me. There are tiny fishes that hide between algae; anemone; curious shrimps… every time I…
