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James Gurney
Habitat Partners 1992
Immersed in his epic tale, James Gurney has
carefully considered everything from island terrain to the
costumes,
roles, and demeanors of his characters. In this painting, human
and dinosaur representatives from each biological
region on the island are portrayed as habitat partners, who
spend their lives monitoring the conditions within their
territories. Their findings are presented and commented upon
annually at a Dinotopian conference.
From left to right:
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Oolu and Lightwing, a skybax, watch for
weather and atmospheric changes |
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Bracken and Fiddlehead, a Chasmosaurus,
oversee the woodlands and jungles |
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Moraine and Bigtusk, a Mammoth, care for the
glaciers and tundra |
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Seco and Dorsolith, an Euplocephalus,
prevent the erosion of dunes |
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Drako and Highjump, a Struthiomimus,
maintain the soil, insects, and grasses on the savannah |
Illustration for Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time
Oil on board
Link to image of plaque at Norman Rockwell Museum |
