I saw a lot of you took a notice on the anteater/horse hybrids I made in the previous few Tree of Life pages. I love mixing animals together, and Tree of Life will give me a lot of opportunity for that :) So when I needed a horse-like creature to pull Luna's little wagon, I was wondering what kind of animal would look cool mixed with horses. Then I realized that I don't see many anteaters drawn in general. Anteaters have long snouts like horses, so they seemed fitting :D And to be honest, I think this little hybrid fantasy creature turned out really cute :)
But when it came to their name... oh boy... That was a lot harder than coming up with their design... (I saw quite a few great ideas from you guys in the comments, but I still wanted to come up with my own) So I wanted to mix "anteater" and "horse" together, but with no luck. Then I tried to find some synonyms, and mix those together, but still couldn't find a name that would have a nice ring to it. Then came the idea, that they look pretty damn strong, and they have very wide shoulders, just like bulls and oxen. So that's when they turned from horses to oxes, because "anterox" has a really nice fantasy ring to it :D
Anyway, I hope you like them :) Maybe I should make a similar sheet about my bird-fishes, and raptor-chickens too :D
But when it came to their name... oh boy... That was a lot harder than coming up with their design... (I saw quite a few great ideas from you guys in the comments, but I still wanted to come up with my own) So I wanted to mix "anteater" and "horse" together, but with no luck. Then I tried to find some synonyms, and mix those together, but still couldn't find a name that would have a nice ring to it. Then came the idea, that they look pretty damn strong, and they have very wide shoulders, just like bulls and oxen. So that's when they turned from horses to oxes, because "anterox" has a really nice fantasy ring to it :D
Anyway, I hope you like them :) Maybe I should make a similar sheet about my bird-fishes, and raptor-chickens too :D
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very cool design and art.
I can't but think of the logistics. How many ant hills would you need to feed those, LoL.
I can't but think of the logistics. How many ant hills would you need to feed those, LoL.
I am so mad these aren't a real animal, they look so much cooler than a regular ant eater
Especially because you can sit on their back and go fo a ride! :D Or at least for a walk, I like to think of them as slow animals.
Looks cool, but seems like it would be rather rough on the poor creature's knuckles.
Please make more Sheets of your wonderfull Fantasy Creatures :) They enrich every part of 'Fantasy' by 100%
I'm planning to make one or two minimum :) Time will tell when I can make those. I'm glad to hear you're so interested!
I realised, every fantasy orianted story needs a couple of basic creatures ^^. Mostly I come up with creatures when a scene needs animals, so I don't really plan ahead. But until it's not really necesarry I enjoy create them this way very much.
I realised, every fantasy orianted story needs a couple of basic creatures ^^. Mostly I come up with creatures when a scene needs animals, so I don't really plan ahead. But until it's not really necesarry I enjoy create them this way very much.
It clearly show's how much fantasy and creativity are in your mind.. truely am stunned by that and enjoy every Page of Comic seen so far ^^ Be it your awesome Snake Lady or now the Tree of Life.. it's stunningly awesome and gets me to want to be there myself ^^
Their body shape together with the hair long snouts reminds me a bit of borzoi.
Very sleek and eleganr looking creatures. <3
Very sleek and eleganr looking creatures. <3
yes, ref sheets for all the strange animals would be nice to see.
Oh cool, it's like the a chalicothere walking on its knuckles to protect the claws :D
Yes love 'um (not my choice, but origonal), and YES more sheets please!
Let's see here ...
bird-fish ~ Carpies or Pterokeet
raptor-chickens ~ Dromaehens/"Dromas" for short
Let's see here ...
bird-fish ~ Carpies or Pterokeet
raptor-chickens ~ Dromaehens/"Dromas" for short
Thank you so much for making this page!! Love the look and name <3 <3 <3
A cool design that looks like plausible evolution. But raising food for them would give and entirely new meaning to the words "ant farm". And if you were going to give Trigger a treat, instead of a carrot or apple would it be chocolate-covered ants instead?
I would think more of sugar coated ants(cfr. Medicine man) or honeypot ants.
I just can’t get over this chocolate-coated ants idea :D I can totally imagine it because it sounds pretty absurd but fitting. Or sugar coated as the other person said, if we want to stay a bit realistic. And I think they would eat the same alternatives as well like real anteaters do.
An other person came up with the idea of special ant farms too. Maybe there would be bigger ants and more fat larvaes.
An other person came up with the idea of special ant farms too. Maybe there would be bigger ants and more fat larvaes.
Considering the other things anteaters like to eat, Anterox Milk-Bones and honey-roasted termites might just also fill the bill.
That is a cool critter.
And yes, we want to see more weird mix-up animals!
And yes, we want to see more weird mix-up animals!
Much love for the anterox, such a cool and adorable design!
Adding in my thoughts on anterox food and logistics: while anteroxes are fed special domestic farm-raised ants specifically bred for their high energy and protein content, prior to domestication anteroxes are general insectivores, feeding not just on ants but any other creepy-crawlies they can get their tongues on. In some regions, crickets or mealworms make up the bulk of anteroxes' diets. It's also quite the sight to see an anteroxes whip around their tongues and catch flying insects.
There are probably different breeds, subspecies, or even very closely related species of anterox that can interbreed that have slightly different builds for their mouths and claws. The most common breed of anterox dig up the huge mounds of ants and termites that make their colonies above ground, but there are also anterox breeds that specialize in ripping open bark so they can eat ants that build their colonies in trees. While smaller and not as good at pulling heavy loads, they are good climbers and are valued as mounts in forested regions. However, you have to keep them well-fed and mentally stimulated, otherwise they'll start ripping apart wooden fences, furniture, and buildings looking for delicious carpenter ants.
In militaries and large-scale agricultural and industrial settings, anteroxes are typically fed pellets made from ground-up ants, mealworms, and fruits, which last for a long time and are much easier to transport than a crate full of insects. Sometimes ground nuts are an acceptable substitute for protein, but, as one can imagine, when it comes to the proper care and feeding of anteroxes there is quite vigorous, even violent debate.
Adding in my thoughts on anterox food and logistics: while anteroxes are fed special domestic farm-raised ants specifically bred for their high energy and protein content, prior to domestication anteroxes are general insectivores, feeding not just on ants but any other creepy-crawlies they can get their tongues on. In some regions, crickets or mealworms make up the bulk of anteroxes' diets. It's also quite the sight to see an anteroxes whip around their tongues and catch flying insects.
There are probably different breeds, subspecies, or even very closely related species of anterox that can interbreed that have slightly different builds for their mouths and claws. The most common breed of anterox dig up the huge mounds of ants and termites that make their colonies above ground, but there are also anterox breeds that specialize in ripping open bark so they can eat ants that build their colonies in trees. While smaller and not as good at pulling heavy loads, they are good climbers and are valued as mounts in forested regions. However, you have to keep them well-fed and mentally stimulated, otherwise they'll start ripping apart wooden fences, furniture, and buildings looking for delicious carpenter ants.
In militaries and large-scale agricultural and industrial settings, anteroxes are typically fed pellets made from ground-up ants, mealworms, and fruits, which last for a long time and are much easier to transport than a crate full of insects. Sometimes ground nuts are an acceptable substitute for protein, but, as one can imagine, when it comes to the proper care and feeding of anteroxes there is quite vigorous, even violent debate.
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