Ria Winters - A Treasury Of Endemic Fauna Of Mauritius and Rodrigues - 2011

This beautifully illustrated book explores the endemic species found on the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues. It features detailed descriptions and stunning artwork showcasing the extinct and extant birds and animals. The book is richly illustrated with the author's drawings and paintings. It contains stunning full-colour plates of endangered species.Ria Winters visited Mauritius in 2009 on behalf of Artists for Conservation Foundation (AFC) with the aim of capturing and depicting the endemic wildlife. The trip resulted in over thirty paintings and hundreds of photographs. Two and a half years later, Blue Penny Museum in Port Louis hosted an exhibition titled 'The last gong for the Dugong' featuring paintings, sculptures, and antique books about extinct and threatened species found on the Mascarene Islands. This publication acts as both a catalogue to the exhibition, and a personal reflection of the artist on local wildlife.