Of all the scientific facts I know, this one is the most important: Everything looks smarter (and slightly more pretentious) with a monocle. This series of fifty animals (I use that term loosely) was an illustration experiment to support this research. Once these characters donned a monocle and stared at me from the paper, their personalities immediately came to life. I hope you enjoy reading through each critter’s bio. Become friends with the whole gang, from the aristocratic platypus to the grumpy narwhal! Examine them closely; you might realize these creatures are not that different from us. In them, you might just see a bit of yourself or someone you know!