Creature of the Month – Adélie Penguin :: Criatura do mês – Pinguim de Adélie
You can find more about the Adélie penguin in the links bellow: Encyclopedia of Life National Geographic Penguins World Cool Antarctica
Creature of the Month – Polar Bear :: Criatura do mês – Urso Polar
You can find more about the polar bear in the links bellow: Encyclopedia of Life Polar Bears International World Wildlife Fund BBC Nature
World Animal Day :: Dia Mundial do Animal
Every year, since 1931, the World Animal Day is celebrated on October 4th. It’s a day devoted to think about all the animals we share the planet with, and personally, I also see it as a great opportunity to reflect on how my actions impact the planet. I believe that being more mindful and conscious…
Creature of the Month – Red Squirrel :: Criatura do mês – Esquilo Vermelho
You can find more about the red squirrel in the links bellow: Encyclopedia of Life IUCN Red List BBC Nature
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…
Humpback Whales :: Baleias de Bossa
When I think about whales I always have the image of the immensity of the oceans with graceful creatures swimming in, as if they were in a giant playground. Humpback whales, with their fabulous acrobatic displays seem to be especially playful. Males can also sing for days in a row to impress their companions, and…
Poles apart – A whaling exhibition :: Uma exposição sobre a caça à baleia
A while ago I worked as a volunteer cataloguing whaling records. I learned a lot about whales and the whaling industry, but it was also a very intense experience. During the many hours I spent looking at the records I was captivated by amazing descriptions of the different whale species, although I was also shocked…
Treasure Hunt – Hiné Mizushima :: Caça ao Tesouro – Hiné Mizushima
Squids, octopi, bugs, mushrooms and all sorts of quirky creatures pop out from Hiné Mizushima´s work. From soft felted sculptures to stop motion videos her universe is full of whimsical characters that share their peculiarities with us. Navigate through the sleeping habits of invertebrates or keep up with the adventures of the Space Cadet: it is hard to…
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…
An inspiring 2014 :: Um 2014 inspirador
It’s been a quiet beginning for 2014. I am taking the time to work on my ideas for the Little Creatures and it feels good to slow down. I look around and I have this image of seeds germinating slowly underneath the ground before sprouting in the spring: it feels like the Little Creatures are…
