Creatures of Biosomnium
@biosomnium.bsky.social
Science educator and artist using illustration to teach about the natural world
Kunbarrasaurus was a small, armored ankylosaur from Australia’s Early Cretaceous. Proof that size isn’t everything when you’ve got natural shields! 🦕 A great dino for sparking creative science learning.
#dinosaurs #paleoart #visuallearning #scienceart
#dinosaurs #paleoart #visuallearning #scienceart
September 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Kunbarrasaurus was a small, armored ankylosaur from Australia’s Early Cretaceous. Proof that size isn’t everything when you’ve got natural shields! 🦕 A great dino for sparking creative science learning.
#dinosaurs #paleoart #visuallearning #scienceart
#dinosaurs #paleoart #visuallearning #scienceart
Achillobator was one of the largest dromaeosaurs, with a powerful build and a distinctive sickle claw. It lived in Late Cretaceous Mongolia and represents a more muscular cousin to Velociraptor.
#Achillobator #DinosaurScience #Dromaeosaurid #VisualPaleontology #CreativeCurriculumCoop
#Achillobator #DinosaurScience #Dromaeosaurid #VisualPaleontology #CreativeCurriculumCoop
June 4, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Achillobator was one of the largest dromaeosaurs, with a powerful build and a distinctive sickle claw. It lived in Late Cretaceous Mongolia and represents a more muscular cousin to Velociraptor.
#Achillobator #DinosaurScience #Dromaeosaurid #VisualPaleontology #CreativeCurriculumCoop
#Achillobator #DinosaurScience #Dromaeosaurid #VisualPaleontology #CreativeCurriculumCoop
Cryolophosaurus was a Jurassic predator with a mohawk-like crest—and it lived in Antarctica. I illustrated it for my Visual Paleontology class (ages 11–15).
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#Cryolophosaurus #VisualPaleontology #AntarcticDinosaurs
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#Cryolophosaurus #VisualPaleontology #AntarcticDinosaurs
June 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Cryolophosaurus was a Jurassic predator with a mohawk-like crest—and it lived in Antarctica. I illustrated it for my Visual Paleontology class (ages 11–15).
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#Cryolophosaurus #VisualPaleontology #AntarcticDinosaurs
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#Cryolophosaurus #VisualPaleontology #AntarcticDinosaurs
Glacialisaurus lived in Antarctica 190 million years ago. It was a long-necked herbivore adapted to polar forests. I illustrated it for my Visual Paleontology class (ages 11–15).
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#Glacialisaurus #Paleoart #VisualPaleontology
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#Glacialisaurus #Paleoart #VisualPaleontology
June 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Glacialisaurus lived in Antarctica 190 million years ago. It was a long-necked herbivore adapted to polar forests. I illustrated it for my Visual Paleontology class (ages 11–15).
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#Glacialisaurus #Paleoart #VisualPaleontology
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#Glacialisaurus #Paleoart #VisualPaleontology
Dimorphodon had two types of teeth, tiny wings, and a comically big head. This Jurassic pterosaur wasn’t a dinosaur—but it was definitely weird. I illustrated it for my Visual Paleontology class (ages 11–15).
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#Dimorphodon #Paleoart #VisualPaleontology
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#Dimorphodon #Paleoart #VisualPaleontology
May 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Dimorphodon had two types of teeth, tiny wings, and a comically big head. This Jurassic pterosaur wasn’t a dinosaur—but it was definitely weird. I illustrated it for my Visual Paleontology class (ages 11–15).
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#Dimorphodon #Paleoart #VisualPaleontology
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#Dimorphodon #Paleoart #VisualPaleontology
The golden lancehead is one of the world’s most venomous snakes—and it’s only found on Brazil’s Snake Island. I illustrated it for my Visual Zoology class (ages 11–15).
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#GoldenLancehead #VisualZoology #DeadlySnakes
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#GoldenLancehead #VisualZoology #DeadlySnakes
May 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The golden lancehead is one of the world’s most venomous snakes—and it’s only found on Brazil’s Snake Island. I illustrated it for my Visual Zoology class (ages 11–15).
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#GoldenLancehead #VisualZoology #DeadlySnakes
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#GoldenLancehead #VisualZoology #DeadlySnakes
The Galápagos pink land iguana is bright pink, critically endangered, and only found on one volcano. I illustrated it for my Visual Zoology class (ages 11–15), where we explore rare animals through art.
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#PinkIguana #VisualZoology #ReptileArt
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#PinkIguana #VisualZoology #ReptileArt
May 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The Galápagos pink land iguana is bright pink, critically endangered, and only found on one volcano. I illustrated it for my Visual Zoology class (ages 11–15), where we explore rare animals through art.
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#PinkIguana #VisualZoology #ReptileArt
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#PinkIguana #VisualZoology #ReptileArt
Buckley’s Glass Frog is nearly see-through—you can literally watch its heart beat. Native to Ecuador and critically endangered. I illustrated it for my Visual Zoology class (ages 11–15).
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#GlassFrog #VisualZoology #WildlifeArt
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#GlassFrog #VisualZoology #WildlifeArt
May 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Buckley’s Glass Frog is nearly see-through—you can literally watch its heart beat. Native to Ecuador and critically endangered. I illustrated it for my Visual Zoology class (ages 11–15).
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#GlassFrog #VisualZoology #WildlifeArt
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#GlassFrog #VisualZoology #WildlifeArt
The horned anole vanished for 50 years—despite a nose like a unicorn. Only males grow it, likely for display and communication. I illustrated it for my Visual Zoology class (ages 11–15).
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#HornedAnole #VisualZoology #WeirdReptiles
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#HornedAnole #VisualZoology #WeirdReptiles
May 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The horned anole vanished for 50 years—despite a nose like a unicorn. Only males grow it, likely for display and communication. I illustrated it for my Visual Zoology class (ages 11–15).
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#HornedAnole #VisualZoology #WeirdReptiles
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#HornedAnole #VisualZoology #WeirdReptiles
The red-crested tree rat vanished for over 100 years—then casually showed up at a nature lodge in Colombia. Critically endangered and ridiculously cute. I illustrated it for my Visual Zoology class (ages 11–15).
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#TreeRat #VisualZoology #RareAnimals
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#TreeRat #VisualZoology #RareAnimals
May 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The red-crested tree rat vanished for over 100 years—then casually showed up at a nature lodge in Colombia. Critically endangered and ridiculously cute. I illustrated it for my Visual Zoology class (ages 11–15).
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#TreeRat #VisualZoology #RareAnimals
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#TreeRat #VisualZoology #RareAnimals
Lear’s Macaw is a rare blue parrot that nests in Brazil’s cliffs and eats clay. Once nearly extinct, it's making a comeback. I illustrated it for my Visual Zoology class for ages 11–15.
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#LearsMacaw #BirdArt #VisualZoology #Macaw
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#LearsMacaw #BirdArt #VisualZoology #Macaw
May 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Lear’s Macaw is a rare blue parrot that nests in Brazil’s cliffs and eats clay. Once nearly extinct, it's making a comeback. I illustrated it for my Visual Zoology class for ages 11–15.
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#LearsMacaw #BirdArt #VisualZoology #Macaw
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#LearsMacaw #BirdArt #VisualZoology #Macaw
Draw and learn about axolotls with me! These critically endangered salamanders are found only in Mexico City (disregarding a huge inbred captive population). This project was completed as part of my Visual Zoology classes for learners 11-15 on Outschool 🦎
March 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Draw and learn about axolotls with me! These critically endangered salamanders are found only in Mexico City (disregarding a huge inbred captive population). This project was completed as part of my Visual Zoology classes for learners 11-15 on Outschool 🦎
Draw a dinosaur with me! Today’s animal is Rugops primus #paleontology #dinosaurs #ilovedinosaurs #dinolovers #dinofan #dinosaurart #paleoart #prehistoricanimals #jurassicpark #jurassicworld #sciencecommunication #sciencecommunicator #visualpaleontology
February 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Draw a dinosaur with me! Today’s animal is Rugops primus #paleontology #dinosaurs #ilovedinosaurs #dinolovers #dinofan #dinosaurart #paleoart #prehistoricanimals #jurassicpark #jurassicworld #sciencecommunication #sciencecommunicator #visualpaleontology
Draw Carcharodontosaurus with me #paleontology #dinosaurs #paleoart #theropod #carcharodontosaurus #jurassicpark #jurassicworld #visualpaleontology #scicomm
February 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Draw Carcharodontosaurus with me #paleontology #dinosaurs #paleoart #theropod #carcharodontosaurus #jurassicpark #jurassicworld #visualpaleontology #scicomm
Learn to draw Spinosaurus with me! #paleontology #dinosaurs #dinosaurart #paleoart #dinosaurfacts #ilovedinosaurs #spinosaurus #spino #spinosaurusaegyptiacus #jurassicpark #jurassicworld #jurassicworldrebirth #visualpaleontology
February 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Learn to draw Spinosaurus with me! #paleontology #dinosaurs #dinosaurart #paleoart #dinosaurfacts #ilovedinosaurs #spinosaurus #spino #spinosaurusaegyptiacus #jurassicpark #jurassicworld #jurassicworldrebirth #visualpaleontology
Rebbachisaurus Drawing Process: #dinosaurart #dinosaurios #dinosaursofinstagram #paleoart #paleoartist #jurassicpark #jurassicpark #jurassicworld #jurassicworld #walkingwithdinosaurs #prehistoricplanet #prehistoricanimals #prehistoricanimals #sauropods #sauropod #scicomm #scicomms #scicommer
February 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Aegyptosaurus Drawing Process: #dinosaurart #dinosaurios #dinosaursofinstagram #paleoart #paleoartist #jurassicpark #jurassicpark #jurassicworld #jurassicworld #walkingwithdinosaurs #prehistoricplanet #prehistoricanimals #prehistoricanimals #sauropods #sauropod #scicomm #scicomms #scicommer
February 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Mojave desert tortoise is a true survivor of the Southwest! 🏜️ Spending 95% of its life underground, this slow-moving reptile can store water for months, withstand scorching heat, and live up to 80 years! 🌵🐢
February 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Mojave desert tortoise is a true survivor of the Southwest! 🏜️ Spending 95% of its life underground, this slow-moving reptile can store water for months, withstand scorching heat, and live up to 80 years! 🌵🐢
The Mojave desert tortoise is a true survivor of the Southwest! 🏜️ Spending 95% of its life underground, this slow-moving reptile can store water for months, withstand scorching heat, and live up to 80 years! 🌵🐢
February 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The Mojave desert tortoise is a true survivor of the Southwest! 🏜️ Spending 95% of its life underground, this slow-moving reptile can store water for months, withstand scorching heat, and live up to 80 years! 🌵🐢
Meet the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle—the smallest and most endangered sea turtle in the world! With its heart-shaped shell and rare arribada mass nesting events, this species is unique. Found in the Gulf of Mexico, Kemp’s ridleys face major threats from bycatch, habitat loss, and climate change.
February 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Meet the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle—the smallest and most endangered sea turtle in the world! With its heart-shaped shell and rare arribada mass nesting events, this species is unique. Found in the Gulf of Mexico, Kemp’s ridleys face major threats from bycatch, habitat loss, and climate change.
Meet Kryptops palaios, an early abelisaurid from the Cretaceous of Niger! With a heavily textured skull likely covered in keratin, this dinosaur earned the name ‘covered face.’ But was it a fierce predator or a scavenger? 🤔🦖 #paleontology #dinosaurs #paleoart #dinosaurart #dinosaurfacts
February 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Meet Kryptops palaios, an early abelisaurid from the Cretaceous of Niger! With a heavily textured skull likely covered in keratin, this dinosaur earned the name ‘covered face.’ But was it a fierce predator or a scavenger? 🤔🦖 #paleontology #dinosaurs #paleoart #dinosaurart #dinosaurfacts
Basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus) are the second-largest fish, reaching 12m (40ft). Despite their size, they’re harmless filter feeders, straining plankton with specialized gill rakers. They filter 1,800 tons of water per hour but are now endangered due to past overfishing. Conservation is key!
February 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus) are the second-largest fish, reaching 12m (40ft). Despite their size, they’re harmless filter feeders, straining plankton with specialized gill rakers. They filter 1,800 tons of water per hour but are now endangered due to past overfishing. Conservation is key!
🐋 Meet the world’s rarest whale! 🐋
The Rice’s whale lives only in the Gulf of Mexico, mainly in DeSoto Canyon—and there are fewer than 50 left. Unlike most whales, they don’t migrate and dive deep to hunt anchovies & sardines. Protecting them means saving an entire ecosystem! 💙
The Rice’s whale lives only in the Gulf of Mexico, mainly in DeSoto Canyon—and there are fewer than 50 left. Unlike most whales, they don’t migrate and dive deep to hunt anchovies & sardines. Protecting them means saving an entire ecosystem! 💙
January 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🐋 Meet the world’s rarest whale! 🐋
The Rice’s whale lives only in the Gulf of Mexico, mainly in DeSoto Canyon—and there are fewer than 50 left. Unlike most whales, they don’t migrate and dive deep to hunt anchovies & sardines. Protecting them means saving an entire ecosystem! 💙
The Rice’s whale lives only in the Gulf of Mexico, mainly in DeSoto Canyon—and there are fewer than 50 left. Unlike most whales, they don’t migrate and dive deep to hunt anchovies & sardines. Protecting them means saving an entire ecosystem! 💙
Meet Elaphrosaurus! This swift, lightweight theropod from the Late Jurassic stood out with its long neck and legs, built for speed. Its skull remains a mystery, leaving us guessing about its diet. #DinosaurFacts #Paleoart #Paleontology #JurassicPark #JurassicWorld #scicomm
January 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Meet Elaphrosaurus! This swift, lightweight theropod from the Late Jurassic stood out with its long neck and legs, built for speed. Its skull remains a mystery, leaving us guessing about its diet. #DinosaurFacts #Paleoart #Paleontology #JurassicPark #JurassicWorld #scicomm
Next stop on our artistic tour of the Jurassic dinosaurs of Africa’s Tendaguru Formation is Kentrosaurus. The plates and spikes along its back identify this animal as a stegosaur, and like all other stegosaurs, you will notice two pairs of spikes called a thagomizer. Like and subscribe for more!
January 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Next stop on our artistic tour of the Jurassic dinosaurs of Africa’s Tendaguru Formation is Kentrosaurus. The plates and spikes along its back identify this animal as a stegosaur, and like all other stegosaurs, you will notice two pairs of spikes called a thagomizer. Like and subscribe for more!