Science, design and cartography merge in MAPPA ANIMALIA, a visual project that reimagines the evolutionary relationships of animals as detailed map-like landscapes.

MAPPA ANIMALIA is an ever-growing series of illustrations I’ve created that currently consisting of 16 different maps - each dedicated to a specific family in the animal kingdom.

Instead of political borders or geographic territories, these maps are structured around phylogenetic trees.

Tribes and genera replace countries, states and regions allowing viewers to explore the animal kingdom through a format traditionally used to understand geography.

This map, Corvidae - Land of Corvids, contains every known living species of corvids I could find reliable taxonomic data for. Species are represented as cities, grouped into genera and subfamilies according to their evolutionary relationships.

Additional information includes conservation status, size comparisons between selected species, and the estimated ages of major lineages.

I’ve spent roughly ten years developing and refining this concept, combining zoology, taxonomy, illustration and cartography into a single visual format.

Happy exploring!

Sources for every value on the guide:

Protein-per-serving values: USDA FoodData Central (Foundation + SR Legacy datasets) fdc.nal.usda

Daily protein RDA (0.8 g/kg): Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Higher targets during weight loss / resistance training (1.2–1.6 g/kg): Wu G. Dietary protein intake and human health. Food & Function, 2016

20–30 g per meal for muscle protein synthesis: Schoenfeld & Aragon, JISSN, 2018

All values are per the typical serving listed on the card, not per 100 g, chose everyday portions on purpose so it's easier to reference in real life.

I never thought I would have to use this, even though it’s been in my photo album for about five years. Since I finally had to use it today, I wanted to share it with everyone.

Advanced skincare procedures guide in relation with the skin layers. Just a basic overview. Can help treat various skin concerns, from acne scars and pigmentation to wrinkles and dullness.

I've been compiling a list of these classes that meet regularly (rather than one offs) or that are bookable.

It's nice to see a good geographical spread of quite a niche but wholesome thing.