Fanart of my friend Maki's giraffaroo, Sunny Marie! He's beautiful ;3;
Giraffaroos (c) Paexie@tumblr
Its very cute but how on earth do you legally copyright a two species hybrid... Now if it wasnt called a giraffe-kangaroo i would understand but just i dont get closed species at all... *shrugs* legally what can they do if someone draws something thats a mix of a roo and giraffe. People that think they are the first to do something dont realize how big and old the world is... Anyways beautiful character lovely art your very tallented!
Her species isn't a 50/50 hybrid; it's its own thing. She created a pattern for anatomy, species special traits, etc. Giraffaroos are distinctive from just any giraffe/kangaroo 'hybrid;' in fact, it's only named "giraffaroo" because she derived the name from two of the creatures who happened to contribute features in it (long necks with spots, pouches and big hind legs for hopping, occasional horns). However the pinched eyes, special horns and manes, and different tails are just a few reasons why giraffaroos aren't just any giraffe/kangaroo hybrid and are part of why Paexie has can have rights over the species.
Don't let the name fool you; it was quick naming on her part! Anyone can draw a hybrid of a giraffe and a kangaroo, but it wouldn't be a giraffaroo unless it fell under the species guidelines.
Thanks though!
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it's really unique. i like it's design and anatomy structure. cool creatures!