Cnemaspis vangoghi received its name thanks to its colorful appearance and combination of blue and yellow that resembles the motifs and patterns found in Van Gogh’s masterpiece “Starry Night.” The second species, Cnemapsis sathuragiriensis, was named after Sathuragiri Hills, the region it inhabits.

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Thackeray Wildlife Foundation team found the two new gecko species while researching the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hot spot where scientists regularly discover new species, in April 2022. They were initially believed to be specimens of Cnemaspis galaxia, but DNA testing showed that it is a closely related but distinct species. The researchers shared their findings in a recent paper published in ZooKeys journal.

“These species live in low-elevation deciduous forests of Srivilliputhur, adding to the five known endemic vertebrates in the area. The geckos exhibit strong sexual dichromatism, are diurnal (active during the cooler parts of the day), and are commonly found on rocks, buildings, and occasionally trees,” Thackeray Wildlife Foundation shared in a social media post announcing the discovery.

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She created a series of Starry Night-inspired paintings that show the things the iconic Dutch painter never got to see before he passed away and called it “Van Gogh Never.”

Another series that features the Starry Night sky rendered in the thick brush strokes attributes of Post-Impressionism, is her Starry Night Dogs series. The New-York based artist reimagines Van Gogh’s painting with adorable dogs. The signature swirling clouds and twinkling stars are presented in each portrait but Trier alters it with various colors to make each piece unique.

Trier also does custom pet portraits and works with thick oil canvases.

You can check her website and Instagram page to see her all of her incredible artworks.

The post Artist Creates Adorable “Starry Night” Dog Paintings appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

Cnemaspis vangoghi received its name thanks to its colorful appearance and combination of blue and yellow that resembles the motifs and patterns found in Van Gogh’s masterpiece “Starry Night.” The second species, Cnemapsis sathuragiriensis, was named after Sathuragiri Hills, the region it inhabits.

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A post shared by Thackeray Wildlife Foundation (@thackeraywildlifefoundation)

Thackeray Wildlife Foundation team found the two new gecko species while researching the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hot spot where scientists regularly discover new species, in April 2022. They were initially believed to be specimens of Cnemaspis galaxia, but DNA testing showed that it is a closely related but distinct species. The researchers shared their findings in a recent paper published in ZooKeys journal.

“These species live in low-elevation deciduous forests of Srivilliputhur, adding to the five known endemic vertebrates in the area. The geckos exhibit strong sexual dichromatism, are diurnal (active during the cooler parts of the day), and are commonly found on rocks, buildings, and occasionally trees,” Thackeray Wildlife Foundation shared in a social media post announcing the discovery.

The post Researchers Name New Gecko Species Found In India After Painter Vincent Van Gogh appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

She created a series of Starry Night-inspired paintings that show the things the iconic Dutch painter never got to see before he passed away and called it “Van Gogh Never.”

Another series that features the Starry Night sky rendered in the thick brush strokes attributes of Post-Impressionism, is her Starry Night Dogs series. The New-York based artist reimagines Van Gogh’s painting with adorable dogs. The signature swirling clouds and twinkling stars are presented in each portrait but Trier alters it with various colors to make each piece unique.

Trier also does custom pet portraits and works with thick oil canvases.

You can check her website and Instagram page to see her all of her incredible artworks.

The post Artist Creates Adorable “Starry Night” Dog Paintings appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.