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A concept sketch of a possible creature for my ongoing book project. Evolved from the same body plan as this" [link]

The tall trees of the open forests demand a long reach to feed on their leaves. Instead of evolving a long neck to do so, this creature has radically extended its arms and modified the hands into gripping and tearing devices. With the arms fully extended, the animal towers 8 meters [26 feet] tall. The head is down near the center of the body, without a long vulnerable neck for predators to attack.

The stalked eyes half way up the neck give good all around vision, as well as being able to focus together when dealing with a particularly tricky plant.

When attacked by predators, each of its walking legs can strike out with a sharp claw near the ankle, though the creatures massive size protects against most enemies.

The head is so far off the ground that to drink the creature either scoops up water in its feeding hands, or immerses itself in a deep lake or river and combines drinking with a refreshing bath.
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~Darwin-King Jan 29, 2013
Ah, I see. But are they on the Birrin world?
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*Abiogenisis Jan 31, 2013
They are. They behave rather like elephants.
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~Darwin-King Jan 31, 2013
Neat!

So when Birrin go on safaris, this is what they see :D
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~Darwin-King Jan 28, 2013
Aww, if this is on the Birrin world, it could be a mount of some sort...
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*Abiogenisis Jan 29, 2013
Nah, these beasts are far too hard to tame ;)
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Mood: Love ~Rafabip Dec 5, 2012
Quite strange to be coherent !
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=Shizuku-Uzu Feb 12, 2011
so cute!
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~Paleo-King Oct 26, 2010  Professional Traditional Artist
Looks pretty sauropod-influenced with the thumb claws. Great work!
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~bioimagen Oct 25, 2010
They are amazing, congratulations Abiogenisis.
Your artwork seems influenced by Barlowe.
May be now you are able to develop an own style in design of creatures.
Keep working.

Best wishes
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~BouncingBasketBall Oct 20, 2010
There seem to be so much thought behind this! It's a stunning piece of art - the colours are earthy and calm, while whatever plant the creature is eating has a gorgeous red shade, which in turn brings out the orange behind its ears.
The skin has a lovely tone as well, and it looks as if it would be rather thick and very hard to penetrate with swords or perhaps teeth/fangs.
I like it enormously; with an extended version of elephant legs and dangerous-looking claws/hooks by its feet. The eyes are hidden rather well, making it seem a little withdrawn.
Great job, in other words :D
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