Mountain Pygmy-possums are a critically endangered, nocturnal marsupial found in scarce alpine areas of Victoria, Australia and Mt Kosciuszko in Kosciuszko National Park, NSW. Being a marsupial means that despite looking a little like a mouse or rat, they actually have a pouch and are closer in relation to kangaroos or koalas. Unlike their tree-dwelling possum cousins, these guys are terrestrial and live in dense alpine rock screes and boulder fields. Despite their tails no longer needed for tree branches, they can still curl them and use them to carry nesting materials. They may not be as large or well know as some of our other endangered and threatened species, but you can't say they don't have adorable charm. Sadly they are threatened mostly by habitat loss and predation from feral invasive species such as cats and foxes. A new threat being looked into is the decline of one of their food sources: the Bogong moth.

The original artwork was drawn mostly referenced from a single photo supplied by field zoologist Mellesa Schroder. Rock, tail and front arm were drawn in custom with reference to other photos she also sent through. It was completed on A5 cotton rag card, using a variety of coloured pencils.

This piece is available as limited number (15) prints, printed on archival quality eco friendly Hahnemuhle card. Each print comes hand signed and numbered, with it’s own unique Certificate of Authenticity. Print size without frame is approximately 5"x8" (A5).

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