★ A detailed visual guide to the skeletal structures, muscle anatomy, body forms, and movement dynamics of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and more.
★ Ideal for readers who want to learn how to draw animals—perfect for appreciation and practice.
★ Over a thousand illustrations showcasing animals in countless poses.

This book focuses on drawing animals in dynamic poses. It features over 30 different animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish, capturing their diverse characteristics through simple, lively sketches. Each illustration is accompanied by brief descriptive text, offering not only a visual reference for animal forms but also fascinating insights into their real-life behaviors. With both artistic and scientific value, this book is a wonderful resource for artists, animal lovers, and anyone who enjoys drawing.

Yi Tan Ran (real name: Zhao Yiran)

A fantasy creature designer currently studying Civil Engineering at Zhejiang University. Active on Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book), she has loved animals since childhood and has a deep interest in drawing and natural science.

Chapter 1: Overview of Animal Classification / 007
1.1 Mammals / 008
1.1.1 Physical Characteristics / 008
1.1.2 Modes of Movement / 016
1.2 Birds / 019
1.2.1 Physical Characteristics / 019
1.2.2 Modes of Movement / 027
1.3 Reptiles / 028
1.3.1 Physical Characteristics / 028
1.3.2 Modes of Movement / 030
1.4 Fish / 033
1.4.1 Physical Characteristics / 033
1.4.2 Modes of Movement / 036

Chapter 2: Mammals / 037
2.1 Gorilla / 038
2.2 Fancy Rat / 042
2.3 Eurasian Red Squirrel / 046
2.4 Gray Wolf / 053
2.5 Domestic Dog / 060
2.6 Red Fox / 068
2.7 Domestic Cat / 072
2.8 Tiger / 080
2.9 Lion / 088
2.10 Leopard / 093
2.11 Snow Leopard / 097
2.12 Spotted Hyena / 103
2.13 North American Raccoon / 108
2.14 White Rhinoceros / 114
2.15 American Bison / 119
2.16 Wild Boar / 124
2.17 European Rabbit / 129
2.18 Black-tailed Jackrabbit / 132

Chapter 3: Birds / 135
3.1 Tree Sparrow / 136
3.2 Mallard / 141
3.3 Golden Eagle / 145
3.4 Domestic Chicken / 151

Chapter 4: Reptiles / 157
4.1 Leopard Gecko / 158
4.2 Black Mamba / 161
4.3 Gaboon Viper / 165
4.4 Ball Python / 169
4.5 Nile Crocodile / 173
4.6 Red-eared Slider / 178

Chapter 5: Fish / 181
5.1 Koi / 182
5.2 Asian Arowana / 184
5.3 Great White Shark / 186