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July 2016
If something small, strange and decidedly curious is rustling in the bushes, it is likely to be an Edent, or “Bush-cleanser” as it’s often nicknamed by regional natives.
Habitat: lush, wooded areas with plenty of undergrowth. South coast to east coast.
Diet: flowers, leaves, above ground vegetables, berries, fruits and mushrooms.
Size: 1-1,5 feet tall.
Sounds: mostly silent but have been known to grunt, “whistle”, honk and bellow, if only in quite small scale.
Defenses: aggressive attack (only in groups of three or more individuals), biting, tail swaps. Will, if provoked enough, emit a pungent cadaver-like, rotting smell to prevent further harassment. The stink sticks so a long soapy bath and well washed new clothes is a must in such situations. And a haircut. And new shoes. And a new nose.
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Contrary to many other herbivores and prey animals are Edents surprisingly curious and investigative. As long as any new novelty (alive, dead or inanimate) doesn’t seem to regard the Edent as prey, the novelty in question will be boldly approached, thoroughly looked and sniffed upon, and most likely also gently nibbled upon in case it’s edible.
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It is not recommended to keep an Edent as a pet, despite its otherwise humble size and gentle nature. Indoor keeping will cause apathy and outdoor keeping will empty, if not ruin, your garden within just a few months. Unhappy Edents smells like lemon.
Excerpts from “Fauna and plant life of the Western Continent", vol 3, page 124-125,
by Robert E. Bluecheese.
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Just trying something fun and different. 
Since its appearance last year I’ve made several small sketches on odd bits of paper of the little curious creature. Eventually I had enough good sketches to make it into a proper drawing. Incidentally it also gave me the excuse of using Mr Bluecheese and his flora/fauna books again.
Material: Pencil, pencil, pencil. 0.5 + 0.7 mm mechanical and HB, aided a kneaded eraser.
Size: Slightly bigger than an A4
Time: A real quickie compared to most drawings. About 23 hours. Seven days between first lineart to signing.
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Comments: 5
A page from Mr. Bluecheese's famous(?) animal catalogue series I presume. I do wonder does Mr. "Cheese"
In any case I very much like the feeling of this "page", it really resembles something which could be from the scketchbook of an zoologist. And I especially like that three-feet pose picture in the middle.
Mr Bluecheese could made some fine illustrations from the creatures of DeepWood too but I am afraid that Mr. Broderic would not tolerate a rival even if it would be a fellow researcher. 
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Haha... I don't think everthing Mr "Cheese" writes in his books is entirely accurate.
Part of the inspiration for this was a nature book I got when I was a kid - "World of animals" with the European fauna: mammals, birds, fish, insects, reptiles and so on. It's a big colourful book with very beautiful and accurate illustrations on every page along with some text. I've kept it all these years in my bookshelf - it's too handy and too pretty to throw away.
Oh, territories are territories, wel all know that.
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Well, you don't have to tell the truth to become popular and prosperous. It could be said that the more sensational and unbelievable subject is, the more famous you may come. And there are examples about this even among zoology like the Feejee mermaid, a man-eating tree of Madagascar or sea serpent skeleton. But of course you risk much by being revealed later as a cheater and liar. And I truly believe that Mr. "Cheese" does not do this intentionally. I am more prone to suspect that Mr. Broderic, and his vast series of adventuring books are more quilty, especially when it comes to his praised and heroic exploits as an adventurer. But not ALL of his works are total HUMBUG either.
I remember that those illustrated and detailed fauna books were really to my liking as well as a kid. Although there were few quite scary animals in those as well. Like some molluscs. Hrrrrr... Luckily Edent is quite different matter.
I think that there are few, more scientific and serious researchers, who would not resent the idea of yellow leaves in Mr. B's porridge.
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It's verging on the edge of "cute", isn't it?
Slightly different than my usual stuff but equally fun. I realised way too late that I could have snazzed it up further by adding a bookmark sticking out between the pages. Oh well... Perhaps next time.
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