Art for the Aquarium Museum of Leige

Over the last year I have been illustrating a very funky set of aquatic and marine organisms for the Aquarium Museum, University of Leige, Belgium. The artwork has been used for various communication collateral and merchandise by the museum, in the most creative ways:

A big thanks to Dr. Michael Scholl and team for their continued association, and for giving my art such prime display space!

Some of these illustrations are available online as merchandise via the Aquarium Museum website here.

Tuna Species of the World

Among the world's most loved, exploited and threatened fish, and the backbone of fisheries and marine economies worldwide: Tuna. As #WorldFisheriesDay approaches, know your #Tuna species in this new #GreenHumour compilation, featuring 16 of the known Tuna species from around the world.

Posters and merchandise out on my webstore here.

Merchandise for Sikkim Forest Department

Some merchandise I designed for three parks in Sikkim: Fambonglho, Kyongnodsla and Pangolakha. These will be available as various souvenirs and collectibles at the three sanctuaries. A big thanks to the dynamic DFO Ms. Dechen Lachungpa for commissioning me!

Know Your Hyenas

Distributed across Southern and Eastern Asia (the Striped Hyena) and Africa (all four species), Hyenas are carnivorous mammals related to cats and weasels on the evolutionary tree. Although Hyenas have earned a reputation as food-pilfering scavengers, they are also great hunters themselves. The Spotted Hyena also holds the distinction of being among the most social carnivores! The Aardwolf is unique among Hyenas in being primarily insectivorous.

The compilation is available as prints and merchandise on my webstore here. 

For orders within India, email me on rohanchakcartoonist@gmail.com. The range of products available within India is listed here-

A2 Posters (Matte surface, loose)- Rs. 1200 each

Mounted Posters (A3- Individual species and compilation)- Rs. 2000

Loose Posters (A3- Individual species and compilation)- Rs. 500 for the first copy and Rs. 200 for the second copy onwards

Fridge Magnets (65 x 65 mm, Printed in sets of 4)- Set of 4 caricatures for Rs. 1200

Coffee Mug (Compilation)- Rs. 850
Tshirts (Cotton, Round-nack, s/m/l//xl sizes: Compilation) - Rs. 1200 each.

Know Your Reindeer

Know your Reindeer this Christmas! I'm not talking about Dasher, Dancer and Prancer! Wild Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) or Caribou as they are known in North America, occur across the Arctic, sub-Arctic, Tundra and Boreal biomes in North America and Eurasia, as 14-15 different sub-species (that are further divided into various ecotypes) among which, the Woodland Caribou is the largest, and the Svalbard Reindeer the smallest. The Porcupine Caribou (named after the Porcupine River) makes the longest migration for any land mammal on earth! The Finnish Forest Reindeer is one of the rarest subspecies of Reindeer.

Prints of the compilation are available as posters and a wide range of merchandise (tshirts, laptop skins, mugs, notebooks, wall clocks and more) on my webstore here. 

For orders within India, e-mail me on rohanchakcartoonist@gmail.com. The range of products for Indian orders is as follows-

A0 Posters (Matte surface, loose)- Rs. 3500 for the first print, 3000 for the second print onwards

A1 Posters (Matte surface, loose)- Rs. 3000 for the first print, 2500 for the second print onwards

A2 Posters (Matte surface, loose)- Rs. 1200 each

Mounted Posters (A3)- Rs. 2000

Loose Posters (A3)- Rs. 500 for the first copy and Rs. 200 for the second copy onwards

Fridge Magnets (65 x 65 mm, Printed in sets of 4)- Any 4 deer for Rs. 1200

Coasters (3.5" x 3.5", Printed in sets of 6)- Any 6 deer for Rs. 800

Coffee Mug (Compilation)- Rs. 850

Wild Cats of the World

Cats- charismatic carnivores, fabulous felines, and the world's favourite animals! Wild species of cats occur throughout the world (except Australia and Antarctica), distributed across different ecosystems in 36-40 species. From the Snow Leopard of the Himalayas to the Flat-headed Cat of South-East Asia's marshes, wild cats occupy every imaginable habitat. Wild cats range in size from the 300 kg Tiger, to the 1.6 kg Rusty-spotted Cat! Wild cats are threatened by persecution, poaching and habitat loss throughout their ranges, with the Iberian Lynx, Flat-headed cat, Andean Mountain Cat and the Fishing Cat being the most endangered species.

Get all these 40 cuddly kitties home in this giant poster! Prints and a wide range of merchandise including t-shirts, mugs, laptop skins, wall clocks are now available on my webstore here.

Get the 201 Wild Cat calendar on Redbubble here.

For orders within India, e-mail me on rohanchakcartoonist@gmail.com. The range of products for Indian orders is as follows-

A0 Posters (Matte surface, loose)- Rs. 3500 for the first print, 3000 for the second print onwards

A1 Posters (Matte surface, loose)- Rs. 3000 for the first print, 2500 for the second print onwards

A2 Posters (Matte surface, loose)- Rs. 1200 each

Loose Posters (A3- Individual species and compilation)- Rs. 500 for the first copy and Rs. 200 for the second copy onwards

Coffee Mug (Compilation)- Rs. 850

My Heart is Tiger Territory

Is your heart tiger territory? Order prints, tees and merchandise from my webstore here.

Happy World Tiger Day! (For orders within India, mail me on rohanchakcartoonist@gmail.com)

Heart Spotted Woodpeckers

The Heart-spotted Woodpecker is a small woodpecker found in the Western Ghats of India and in South-east Asia, and is simply adorable to look at! They are called so because of the heart-shaped spots on their wings. Here's a pair of 'Hearties', available as prints and merchandise on my webstore here.

Orders within India (t-shirts, mugs and posters) can be placed by mailing me on rohanchakcartoonist@gmail.com.

I Love Macaques

Macaque lovers unite! Posters, t-shirts, mugs, laptop skins and wall clocks on my webstore here.

I Love Macaques t-shirt

I Love Macaques I-pad case

I Love Macaques wall clock

(PS- This illustration resulted from meeting the Celebes Black Crested Macaque of Sulawesi, Indonesia, which has a heart-shaped butt!)

Tits of Europe

Birders from Europe, here's something for you all! A poster-cum-song infographic of the twelve species from the continent. The compilation is available as prints and merchandise (wall clocks, t-shirts, dresses, mugs, laptop skins) on my webstore here.

Tits are a family of small passerine birds found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and parts of Africa. Typically inhabiting gardens and forests, they feed on seeds and insects. They are known for a wide range of vocalizations, being among the most vocal of all birds! 

The idea for compiling this poster came when I spotted 6 species of tits on my trip to Germany and France last year, of which the Long-tailed is my top favourite! How many tits have you seen?

Illustrations for BNHS Merchandise

I illustrated a couple of wildlife caricatures for BNHS' apparel and merchandise store- the Lesser Florican and the One-horned Rhino. The t-shirts and merch are available via BNHS.

Happy Birding!

Here's a perfect early morning present for your birdwatcher friend! The cartoon is available as coffee mugs on my store here. (Orders within India can be placed by mailing me on rohanchakcartoonist@gmail.com).

Vultures of India- Caricatures

Let's get to know the nine species of Indian vultures today on International Vulture Awareness Day. Usually considered repulsive and filthy by the layman, vultures are an object of the admiration of every bird lover and biologist, who knows of their indispensable role in nature. Once highly numerous, vulture populations in India took a steep, drastic plunge owing to the Diclofenac debacle of the 90s, endangering several species. 

Meet nine of India's majestic-looking janitors!

The Red-headed Vulture

A rather dandy-looking Vulture, the King/Red-headed Vulture is the kind of vulture that the ladies would eye at a vulture party. It is usually very dominant at carcasses, which is how it gets its title. The red head and lappets give it its characteristic regal appearance. The species is critically endangered.

The Egyptian Vulture

Thought vultures were just shabby-looking opportunists? Think again. The Egyptian Vulture has the remarkable ability to use tools- pebbles for cracking eggs open and twigs to roll up wool to be used for its nest! The rooster-like appearance gives it the nickname 'Pharaoh's Chicken'. Egyptian Vultures are endangered today.

The White-backed Vulture

Once our most numerous raptor, the White-backed or the White-rumped Vulture along with the Long-billed has been the worst victim of Diclofenac. The white ruff and rump define this raptor. White-backed Vultures are critically endangered today.

The Long-billed Vulture

The Long-billed or simply the Indian Vulture is a resident of rocky cliffs and hills of Peninsular India. Once numerous, it fell prey to Diclofenac and is now listed as 'critically endangered'.

The Slender-billed Vulture

The Slender-billed Vulture is a resident of North-eastern India. Its noteworthy anatomy reminds us of evolution's constant masterpieces- an exaggeratedly narrow head and bill to facilitate better access to carcasses. Slender-billed Vultures were considered a sub-species of the Long-billed earlier but have now been split. The species is critically endangered.

The Himalayan Griffon

The Himalayan Griffon (along with the Cinereous Vulture) has the distinction of being the largest among Old World Vultures. Watching this mighty flying carpet soar along the Himalayan horizon is an enchanting sight for bird-watchers. Dead domestic yaks are the Himalayan Griffon's prime source of food. The species is near-threatened.

The Eurasian Griffon

The Eurasian Griffon lives in cliffs and crags in mountains and prefers open country. The pale head is a useful distinguishing feature. Griffons rely on carcasses of mountain ungulates and cattle for survival.

The Lammergeier

The Lammergeier or the Bearded Vulture is famous as the bone-breaker. Long before Newton formulated gravity, these physics wizards have been applying equations of their own to carry out the task of bone-breaking! The vulture feeds primarily on marrow from the bones of carcasses of large animals such as yak. Carrying the bone to the right height, the vulture drops it to a rocky surface to break it open. This skill takes several years to master! The species is classified as 'Near-threatened' today.

The Cinereous Vulture

The huge cloak-like plumage of the Cinereous Vulture gives it the nickname 'Monk Vulture'. It is one of the Old World's largest vultures along with the Himalayan Griffon. It is a winter migrant to North-western India. The species is near-threatened.

The compilation is available worldwide as prints and a wide range of merchandise from my online store here.

Orders within India can also be placed by e-mailing me the orders for the following products-

A2 Posters (loose)- Rs. 1200 each
Mounted Posters (A3- Individual species and compilation)- Rs. 2000

Loose Posters (A3- Individual species and compilation)- Rs. 400 for the first copy and Rs. 100 for the second copy onwards

Fridge Magnets (65 x 65 mm, Printed in sets of 4)- Any 4 vulture caricatures for Rs. 1200

Coasters (3.5" x 3.5", Printed in sets of 6)- Any 6 vulture caricatures for Rs. 800

Coffee Mug (Compilations)- Rs. 850

Personal Diary (Hard Cover, A5, 150 pages) Compilation/ Individual species- Rs. 800

T-shirts (White cotton, roundneck; sizes- S,M,L,XL)- Any raptor- Rs. 1300 each