Vulyxel: The Apex Predator

This project consists of picking between the main three animals and being inspired by their biology and patterns. I decided to create an apex predator in a fake biome that is similar to a dense forest. The biome has a few quirks like tall skyscraper-like trees and the day cycle is longer than the night cycle.  The three animals I chose are the bearded vulture, the lynx, and the flying squirrel. I used the biology of the lynx and the flying squirrel with gliding and giant paws. While the patterns and mane were inspired by the bearded vulture.  This apex predator hunts in the trees staying stealthy until diving down onto its small prey. The giant webbed paws help steer while gliding and latching onto branches and prey. 

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Programs used:

• Clip Studio Paint

• Adobe Photoshop