Fragile World - Tapanuli Orangutan - Critically Endangered

 Another very sad story for an undeserving animal.

The Tapanuli Orangutan is a new species that was discovered in 2017.

Their numbers are down to less than 800.

They live in North Sumatra (an Indonesian Island)

where human encroachment and deforestation, 

as well as a planned hydroelectric dam, 

are all destroying their only remaining habitat.

Internet photos helped me to know their colors.

The illustrating artist, Kerby Rosanes,

really honed in on their plight

by having this orangutan hold it's forest close. 

Thanks for visiting!

Have a blessed day,

Lisa

Products used:

Fragile World Coloring Book by Kerby Rosanes

Prismacolor Premier 150 Colored Pencils Set - 

(these were used on the Orangutan & the forest it's holding)

Prismacolor Colorless Blending Pencil

Faber-Castell Polychromos 120 Colored Pencils Set - 

(these were used for the background and edges of the page)

Sakura Eraser

Grumbacher Fixative Spray

Fragile World - Mandrills - Vulnerable

Mandrills are found exclusively in African rainforests.

Their plight is extremely sad.

This is what's written in the coloring book about them - 

Mandrills are the largest of all monkey species, 

and can only be found in the rainforests of equatorial Africa.

Although they are able to climb trees, and do sleep there, 

they spend most of their time foraging on the forest floor

 for fruits, insects and small amphibians.

They help to maintain the forest by dispersing seeds throughout their habitat.

Their survival is at threat due to human interference - 

they are hunted as bushmeat and considered to be a delicacy.

Increasing agriculture and human settlements 

has also resulted in deforestation, reducing their habitat.

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They are often confused with baboons, but believe it or not, 

they are not related at all.

Mandrills are magnificently colored. 

These are some of the internet images that I followed as a coloring guide.

Although they have lots of heavy white whiskers, 

I opted to only do a few toned down ones.

Here's a few more close ups going all around the page...

I sure wish man would leave animals alone, like the mandrill.

It's heart breaking.

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a very blessed day,

Lisa 

Products used:

Fragile World Coloring Book by Kerby Rosanes

Prismacolor Premier 150 Colored Pencils Set

Prismacolor Colorless Blending Pencil

Faber-Castell Polychromos 120 Colored Pencils Set

Sakura Eraser

Sakura Gelly Roll White Gel Pen

Grumbacher Fixative Spray

Fragile World - Queen Alexandra's Birdwing Butterflies - Endangered

 WOW!!!

So many interesting animals & insects in the Fragile World coloring book!

This is my coloring of the Queen Alexandra Birdwing Butterfly. 

OMG!

This is the world's largest butterfly, reaching a wingspan up to 11"!!!!!

It's found exclusively in Papua New Guinea. 

They are currently on the Endangered List due to habitat loss, 

as well as illegal trading.

What a PRIZE for our Earth!

This is the internet photo that I used to color this beauty!

Shading in a darker coordinating color makes things 'come alive"!

I mimicked some hibiscus I had once that were a pretty

salmon with a cherry colored middle.

These beauties come in an array of colors, 

but this one with the gorgeous blue and chartreuse colors was my favorite!

Thx so much for dropping by!

Have a great week!

Lisa 

Products used:

Fragile World Coloring Book by Kerby Rosanes

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils

Prismacolor Colorless Blending Pencil

Prismacolor Sharpener

Grumbacher Fixative Spray

Fragile World - Philippine Naked-Backed Fruit Bat - Critically Endangered

 My coloring is from the Fragile World coloing book illustrated by Kerby Rosanes.

The critically endangered Philippine Naked-Backed Fruit Bats

 are only found on the islands of Cebu and Negros. 

They were believed to be extinct, 

but by the early 2000's small populations were found.

They roost in caves, where humans are mining their feces, known as guano, 

for use as fertilizer.

Reproduction is disturbed due to human interference in their habitat.

Such a sad story!

This is the internet photo that I used to color this page.

I chose to color the fruit in my favorite purple tones.

I'm sure that the fruit these bats eat are more on the red side, 

but that's the joy of coloring!  

Do what makes you feel good.

Thanks so much for visiting!

Have a wonderful & blessed weekend,

Lisa >^..^<

Products used:

Fragile World Coloring Book by Kerby Rosanes

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils

Prismacolor Colorless Blending Pencil

Prismacolor Sharpener

Grumbacher Fixative Spray