FASA 365 Day 148 Blue Whale Alligator, 50-100 ft. Carnivor, No teeth.
There is a fine mesh of razor sharp tendons within the mouth which “shreds” its prey. These tendons also act as netting. Effectively filtering the bone and larger, tougher, chunks of material. Which is subsequently spat out to fall to the river bottom.
FASA 365 Day 147, Volans Simia, (Flying Monkey).
Intended for the 1879 Game line.
Not sure if L. Frank Baum got the idea for flying monkeys because he could be a part of our 1879 Universe, but these guys seem just as plausible as anything that was inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland books.
Artists note: I’ve always wanted to draw the fabled flying monkey. AND I’ve always loved the “Planet of the Apes” films from the 70’s. So, today of all days; is the day to do it, and combine the two, AND get away with it, after all, it is my birthday.
FASA 365 Day 146, Javelin Hawk (Buteogallu Laculo), 1-2 ft. 4-6 ft wing span; lower set and upper respectively. 60-90 Kph at the dive. 2 sets of wings, Arrow tipped beak.
This bird of prey hunts by diving from great heights to reach proper air speed, pulling up at the correct height to pierce, stab, or otherwise skewer the chest or vital organs of its victim. Cleanly, through and through.
Being of diminutive stature the Javelin Hawk does not eat much; leaving carcasses behind for the scavengers.
Humans, by the way, are the perfect prey for the Javelin Hawk. Slow dodging reflex’s, not armored, and they stand on walls or in rows, just waiting for it, and always looking so surprised to look down and see a gaping hole in their chests, just before they die.
FASA 365 Day 145, Poilu Serpentes (furry snake). 5-10 ft. Found in Northern Mountain Caves. Venomous
Artist Note: I woke up this morning and thought to myself… What the world needs today is… a furry snake. Right?
FASA 365 Day 144, Mother Hubbard Tree. A carnivorous plant. Mobile in that the limbs are able to wave and swing about. Yet, it cannot walk about.
Now then, remember that this is a carnivorous plant, and the naming doesn’t come from the old woman stature at the base or trunk of the tree. More like the “old woman” of this tree having SO many mouths to feed.
Look closely, those ain’t apples at the end of it’s limbs. And they do indeed bite.