Mapping the Range of Hylochoerus meinertzhageni

The giant forest hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni) is one of Africa’s most fascinating and elusive mammals. Native to the dense forests of central and western Africa, this species remains relatively understudied, making every bit of data about its distribution valuable. This map illustrates the known geographic range of the species, highlighting areas where it naturally occurs. Understanding its distribution is crucial for conservation, ecological research, and biodiversity monitoring.

By visualizing its range, researchers and conservationists can identify priority areas for protection, study habitat preferences, and track changes in populations over time. Mapping species distributions is a powerful tool. It not only informs scientific research and conservation strategies but also helps raise awareness about lesser-known wildlife and the importance of preserving Africa’s rich biodiversity.

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By making species range information accessible and visual, we can better understand and protect the ecosystems that sustain them.

Global Sea Surface Temperature

Have you ever wondered how warm or cold our oceans really are and how that changes across the planet? Using global sea surface temperature data (°C), I visualized how heat moves across our oceans from the equatorial warmth to the icy polar edges. Each gradient tells a story of balance, energy, and climate rhythm shaping life on Earth. Mapping such patterns reminds me how interconnected our planet truly is every wave and current contributes to the story of our changing climate.

Range of the Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi)

I’m excited to share a recent cartography project: a map illustrating the geographic range of the Jaguarundi, a small and elusive wild cat native to the Americas. The map highlights breeding areas and surrounding regions, using a warm, natural palette inspired by the species’ distinctive coat — rusty red, chestnut, and cinnamon-brown. These colors not only reflect the Jaguarundi’s appearance but also the earthy habitats it occupies, helping the visualization feel both informative and visually appealing. This project combines cartographic design, GIS analysis, and ecological storytelling, with the goal of making spatial data about biodiversity clear, accurate, and engaging.

Mapping species ranges like this is important for raising awareness about habitat conservation and the ecological roles these animals play. For designers and scientists alike, presenting such data in a visually compelling way can make complex ecological information accessible to a wider audience. Key skills demonstrated in this project: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Data visualization and map design Color theory for ecological illustration Scientific communication through visual media I hope this map encourages curiosity and appreciation for lesser-known species like the Jaguarundi, and inspires others to consider how design can support conservation efforts.

Polar Motion

After exploring the rhythms of the Arctic and the endurance of Antarctica, I’ve brought both poles together in a single animation, a global visualization that captures the heartbeat of our planet. From opposite ends of the Earth, these frozen regions move in quiet synchrony expanding, retreating, breathing in cycles that shape weather, oceans, and life everywhere in between. This isn’t just ice in motion; it’s a reminder of the deep connections that bind our world together. Through GIS and satellite visualization, we can witness Earth as one continuous system, alive and constantly evolving.

Polar Ice Dynamics: Arctic and Antarctic

Earth’s Rhythm: The Rise and Fall of Arctic Ice ❄️ Have you ever noticed how the planet seems to breathe? In the Arctic, this rhythm is visible expanding and contracting through the seasons as sea ice grows and melts. Using satellite data and visualization tools, I explored how Arctic Sea ice reflects the heartbeat of our changing climate. Each cycle tells a story of resilience, balance, and vulnerability reminding us that Earth is alive, dynamic, and responsive.

If the Arctic breathes, then Antarctica mirrors that rhythm the other pole of our planet’s frozen balance. Using satellite data and visualization tools, I explored how Antarctic sea ice expands and retreats through the seasons. These vast changes are more than just patterns of ice, they are reflections of Earth’s pulse steady, dynamic, and deeply intertwined with our global climate. While the Arctic shows us resilience and adaptation, Antarctica reveals endurance and silence both telling stories of a planet that is alive and constantly in motion.

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