Rebecca | Palaeoplushies
@palaeoplushies.com
🪡Maker of Palaeoplushies™; soft realistic extinct creatures🦖🦤 (and increasingly more extant ones🐟🪲)
She/Her
Watch out for Fish!
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Website: www.palaeoplushies.com
Commissions: No, except science communication
She/Her
Watch out for Fish!
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Website: www.palaeoplushies.com
Commissions: No, except science communication
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I'm a natural history artist who specialises in designing and hand-making realistic plushies of animals!
I focus on under-represented species, using palaeoartistic techniques to reconstruct extinct creatures.
My work can be found on my website: www.palaeoplushies.com
I'm a natural history artist who specialises in designing and hand-making realistic plushies of animals!
I focus on under-represented species, using palaeoartistic techniques to reconstruct extinct creatures.
My work can be found on my website: www.palaeoplushies.com
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realistic ichthyosaurs
December 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
realistic ichthyosaurs
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NEW on #theBOUblog from Ioannis Kalaitzakis
Following the Mediterranean Gulls to the 15TH EOU
bou.org.uk/blog-kala...
#ornithology 🪶
Following the Mediterranean Gulls to the 15TH EOU
bou.org.uk/blog-kala...
#ornithology 🪶
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
NEW on #theBOUblog from Ioannis Kalaitzakis
Following the Mediterranean Gulls to the 15TH EOU
bou.org.uk/blog-kala...
#ornithology 🪶
Following the Mediterranean Gulls to the 15TH EOU
bou.org.uk/blog-kala...
#ornithology 🪶
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I continue to sell brooches and pins inspired by historic artworks from public collections!
Each one comes mounted in a greetings card which depicts the original artwork on the front and provides context for the art inside, and I do free first-class postage in the UK.
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Badg...
Each one comes mounted in a greetings card which depicts the original artwork on the front and provides context for the art inside, and I do free first-class postage in the UK.
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Badg...
December 4, 2025 at 8:44 AM
I continue to sell brooches and pins inspired by historic artworks from public collections!
Each one comes mounted in a greetings card which depicts the original artwork on the front and provides context for the art inside, and I do free first-class postage in the UK.
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Badg...
Each one comes mounted in a greetings card which depicts the original artwork on the front and provides context for the art inside, and I do free first-class postage in the UK.
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Badg...
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My wife is an illustrator who does a lovely range of seasonal and nature themed cards, prints, teatowels (sometimes with awful puns I have repeatedly failed to veto). All her illustrations are hand-drawn and coloured. She also does commissions, with custom maps being a speciality: www.coostie.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
My wife is an illustrator who does a lovely range of seasonal and nature themed cards, prints, teatowels (sometimes with awful puns I have repeatedly failed to veto). All her illustrations are hand-drawn and coloured. She also does commissions, with custom maps being a speciality: www.coostie.co.uk
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I make hand-wrapped wirework jewellery - I work with a range of stones, but my favourite is labradorite:
oishiny.etsy.com
oishiny.etsy.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I make hand-wrapped wirework jewellery - I work with a range of stones, but my favourite is labradorite:
oishiny.etsy.com
oishiny.etsy.com
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The more I think about it, the more I think I appreciate Psilopterus. This was just so good of a terror bird depiction, even though this species was basically what happens when you have feral cats left over in a world devoid of lions and tigers.
December 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The more I think about it, the more I think I appreciate Psilopterus. This was just so good of a terror bird depiction, even though this species was basically what happens when you have feral cats left over in a world devoid of lions and tigers.
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Gars historically haven't had the same protections as sportfish like bass or trout. But thanks to folks like @solomonrdavid.bsky.social, @matthewlmiller.bsky.social + others, people - and legislators (www.mprnews.org/story/2023/0...) - are starting to appreciate these awesome fish #25DaysofFishmas
December 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Gars historically haven't had the same protections as sportfish like bass or trout. But thanks to folks like @solomonrdavid.bsky.social, @matthewlmiller.bsky.social + others, people - and legislators (www.mprnews.org/story/2023/0...) - are starting to appreciate these awesome fish #25DaysofFishmas
These commissions are closed now! I've sent everyone who submitted an enquiry an email :)
I'm thinking of taking on 3-5 custom realistic creature plush commissions over the Dec-Jan period!
If this is something you'd be interested in, here's a form to send me an enquiry for a quote:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This form also includes estimated prices of different plush options!
If this is something you'd be interested in, here's a form to send me an enquiry for a quote:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This form also includes estimated prices of different plush options!
December 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
These commissions are closed now! I've sent everyone who submitted an enquiry an email :)
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It’s time to hang up the holiday GAR-land 🎄
Move over Florida Man, it’s Florida Gar’s time to shine!
On Day 3 of #25DaysofFishmas, we head down to the Sunshine State to find the Florida gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus), an ancient-looking fish whose appearance hasn’t changed much since the Mesozoic
Move over Florida Man, it’s Florida Gar’s time to shine!
On Day 3 of #25DaysofFishmas, we head down to the Sunshine State to find the Florida gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus), an ancient-looking fish whose appearance hasn’t changed much since the Mesozoic
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It’s time to hang up the holiday GAR-land 🎄
Move over Florida Man, it’s Florida Gar’s time to shine!
On Day 3 of #25DaysofFishmas, we head down to the Sunshine State to find the Florida gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus), an ancient-looking fish whose appearance hasn’t changed much since the Mesozoic
Move over Florida Man, it’s Florida Gar’s time to shine!
On Day 3 of #25DaysofFishmas, we head down to the Sunshine State to find the Florida gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus), an ancient-looking fish whose appearance hasn’t changed much since the Mesozoic
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A unique feature of gars is those distinctive armor-like scales! Unlike a typical fish’s overlapping scales, gars have interlocking “ganoid” scales that are made up of a material similar to the enamel on our teeth. The name “Lepisosteus” even means “bony scale” 🦴 #25DaysofFishmas
December 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A unique feature of gars is those distinctive armor-like scales! Unlike a typical fish’s overlapping scales, gars have interlocking “ganoid” scales that are made up of a material similar to the enamel on our teeth. The name “Lepisosteus” even means “bony scale” 🦴 #25DaysofFishmas
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Yolo often stands with his little back toes crossed, which I find ridiculously cute!
You can see vultures don't have bulky feet and talons built for grasping/carrying like other raptors. Their more chicken-like feet are meant for bracing on food to pull at it with their powerful beaks, instead.
You can see vultures don't have bulky feet and talons built for grasping/carrying like other raptors. Their more chicken-like feet are meant for bracing on food to pull at it with their powerful beaks, instead.
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Yolo often stands with his little back toes crossed, which I find ridiculously cute!
You can see vultures don't have bulky feet and talons built for grasping/carrying like other raptors. Their more chicken-like feet are meant for bracing on food to pull at it with their powerful beaks, instead.
You can see vultures don't have bulky feet and talons built for grasping/carrying like other raptors. Their more chicken-like feet are meant for bracing on food to pull at it with their powerful beaks, instead.
I've made some smaller beanie versions of the Devonian jawless fish - Zenaspis!
At 25cm long, these are lifesize! www.palaeoplushies.com/shop/zenaspis
I ship worldwide from the UK, US tariffs collected and pre-paid for easy delivery!
At 25cm long, these are lifesize! www.palaeoplushies.com/shop/zenaspis
I ship worldwide from the UK, US tariffs collected and pre-paid for easy delivery!
December 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I've made some smaller beanie versions of the Devonian jawless fish - Zenaspis!
At 25cm long, these are lifesize! www.palaeoplushies.com/shop/zenaspis
I ship worldwide from the UK, US tariffs collected and pre-paid for easy delivery!
At 25cm long, these are lifesize! www.palaeoplushies.com/shop/zenaspis
I ship worldwide from the UK, US tariffs collected and pre-paid for easy delivery!
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No. I don’t just draw dinosaurs! These illustrations were commissioned for the Feeding Without Jaws Exhibition at @lapworthmuseum.bsky.social Check out their website - www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/feedi... - for more details of the exhibition, which runs until the end of February. (1/4)
November 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
No. I don’t just draw dinosaurs! These illustrations were commissioned for the Feeding Without Jaws Exhibition at @lapworthmuseum.bsky.social Check out their website - www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/feedi... - for more details of the exhibition, which runs until the end of February. (1/4)
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News: ThreeZero MDLX Cut Man Pre-Orders Open December 3rd
www.rockman-corner.com/2025/12/thre...
www.rockman-corner.com/2025/12/thre...
ThreeZero MDLX Cut Man Pre-Orders Open December 3rd
www.rockman-corner.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
News: ThreeZero MDLX Cut Man Pre-Orders Open December 3rd
www.rockman-corner.com/2025/12/thre...
www.rockman-corner.com/2025/12/thre...
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What would you give, if you could have what you need?
No contract is more binding than one carved into bone.
Dropped some lore for Fomoria's Marrow Dancers in Patreon! Every week there's a new entry, and your support helps me stay afloat while I work on the project!
www.patreon.com/Fomoria
No contract is more binding than one carved into bone.
Dropped some lore for Fomoria's Marrow Dancers in Patreon! Every week there's a new entry, and your support helps me stay afloat while I work on the project!
www.patreon.com/Fomoria
December 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
What would you give, if you could have what you need?
No contract is more binding than one carved into bone.
Dropped some lore for Fomoria's Marrow Dancers in Patreon! Every week there's a new entry, and your support helps me stay afloat while I work on the project!
www.patreon.com/Fomoria
No contract is more binding than one carved into bone.
Dropped some lore for Fomoria's Marrow Dancers in Patreon! Every week there's a new entry, and your support helps me stay afloat while I work on the project!
www.patreon.com/Fomoria
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This, on Badgers and bovine tb, definitely worth a read
And following Rosie Wood of @badgertrust.bsky.social ’s recent column on the ongoing legal battle surrounding badger culling in the UK, @tomlangton.bsky.social summarises findings from recent research on bovine tuberculosis and badgers. Read the feature here: www.britishwildlife.com/cattle-tuber...
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This, on Badgers and bovine tb, definitely worth a read
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November 29, 2025 at 6:35 AM
I'm thinking of taking on 3-5 custom realistic creature plush commissions over the Dec-Jan period!
If this is something you'd be interested in, here's a form to send me an enquiry for a quote:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This form also includes estimated prices of different plush options!
If this is something you'd be interested in, here's a form to send me an enquiry for a quote:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This form also includes estimated prices of different plush options!
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I'm thinking of taking on 3-5 custom realistic creature plush commissions over the Dec-Jan period!
If this is something you'd be interested in, here's a form to send me an enquiry for a quote:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This form also includes estimated prices of different plush options!
If this is something you'd be interested in, here's a form to send me an enquiry for a quote:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This form also includes estimated prices of different plush options!
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how would a pleco wear pants
April 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
how would a pleco wear pants
He's £450 now!!!
Horace is still looking for a home!
I've reduced his price (now £500gbp) to try and find him a home before Christmas!
www.palaeoplushies.com
I've reduced his price (now £500gbp) to try and find him a home before Christmas!
www.palaeoplushies.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
He's £450 now!!!
Pleco plushies are in stock again over at www.palaeoplushies.com !!
Support a small business (me and my sister) this holiday season, so we can keep doing this!
Support a small business (me and my sister) this holiday season, so we can keep doing this!
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Pleco plushies are in stock again over at www.palaeoplushies.com !!
Support a small business (me and my sister) this holiday season, so we can keep doing this!
Support a small business (me and my sister) this holiday season, so we can keep doing this!
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What if the true meaning of Christmas is supporting small businesses so the oligarchs have a very shitty season?
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November 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
What if the true meaning of Christmas is supporting small businesses so the oligarchs have a very shitty season?
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A very good boy! 🐾🐕😍
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
November 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A very good boy! 🐾🐕😍
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
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Almost surreal. The water really is this colour, if you don’t believe me I’ll find the video to prove it! The reflection of a small but very beautiful waterfall near Bovec, Slovenia, in the green pool at its base.
#photography #landscapephotography #photographers #slovenia
#photography #landscapephotography #photographers #slovenia
November 12, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Almost surreal. The water really is this colour, if you don’t believe me I’ll find the video to prove it! The reflection of a small but very beautiful waterfall near Bovec, Slovenia, in the green pool at its base.
#photography #landscapephotography #photographers #slovenia
#photography #landscapephotography #photographers #slovenia
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What might be my favourite fossil has been just published by Kiat et al. 2025. Years ago I saw a pic of this Anchiornis specimen in nat geo article and I audibly gasped.preserving not only the feathers but also the original patterns as well. I made this drawing on the spot. Maybe its time to do v2.0
November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
What might be my favourite fossil has been just published by Kiat et al. 2025. Years ago I saw a pic of this Anchiornis specimen in nat geo article and I audibly gasped.preserving not only the feathers but also the original patterns as well. I made this drawing on the spot. Maybe its time to do v2.0