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Just when I think I have seen the oddest infographics that the internet has to offer I am pleasantly surprised that I can find an infographic about…Wild Turkeys. I’m not much of a hunter myself, although I did go bow hunting once while I was living in Front Royal, Virginia and was still in high school. To be honest, I have no idea what I would have done had I actually killed something. As it was I sat in the cold, damp woods for about 3 hours trying to stay awake and not shoot myself in the leg with arrow. I was successful at not injuring myself and didn’t see an animal the entire time I was able to keep my eyes open, but I digress…
Infographic is not a Turkey
You got to give the designer credit, they went full boar on this design and didn’t skimp on the country theme and I love it. I love this turkey infographic from its chicken wire imagery, to its wood plank background and the creative use speed limit signs to show the turkeys top speed while running or flying (and they can kick it at up to 25mph on the ground and fly up to 55mph).This is everything great infographic should be, creative use of graphic, fun information and a visual appeal that meshes with the content. Well done, this infographic is no turkey. And yes, there will be more bad turkey puns.
How do I Shoot a Turkey?
The wild turkey infographic gives you a large gamut of information, starting with where to shoot a wild turkey and gives you different angles to work with. Is the turkey facing you, walking away, broad sides, etc. And if you actually shoot a wild turkey you would know the record weight for a wild turkey was 38 lbs, which is about half the weight we consume per person the United States at 17.5 lbs. or this wonderful fowl.
You’ll get a very brief history lesson about the turkey and their incredible growth in numbers. About 7 million turkeys exist, although the infographic doesn’t read whether that is wild or bred or both. And another fun turkey fact: they are native to North America. Gobble, gobble, I guess the Native Americans were turkey eaters.
This infographic isn’t fowl and I found looking at it be a delicious feast for the eyes for which I give thanks.
Design: A
I like the over-the-top look of this infographic. Turkeys were the focus and they made this a fun way to do it.
Information: B-
Not enough information, a it seemed like to much stuffing (filler) and not enough turkey.
This Wild Turkeys infographic with turkey hunting tips was submitted Foremost Hunting- Find A Hunting Guide Or Outfitter.
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PawDigs, a site devoted to dogs, has come up with a great infographic looking at some of the most popular and profitable dogs (both real and digital) to ever grace a TV or movie screen.
Starting with classics such as Rin Tin Tin and Lassie and movie up to more contemporary dogs such as Brian Griffin (of Family Guy fame), this infographic is nice because it not only shows you individual dogs, and gives some great information about each one, but it also devotes a section to the most profitable dog movies of all time (with Turner & Hooch at the bottom and Scooby-Doo at the top). All told dog movies have earned nearly $2 billion dollars. That’s a lot of dog treats.
What I liked most about this infographic was the little bits of info about each of the individual dogs that was provided. I didn’t know that it took 44 St. Bernards to create the sequel to Beethoven, or that every dog that’s played Lassie was a male, even though the character is female. My only real complaint is that it feels like they shoe-horned in the information about the movies, especially since so few of the dogs on the list above are featured in the movies listed. I would have preferred that it was its own infographic.
Design – B-
The overall feel of the infographic reminds me of a theater, but there’s a lot going on and a lot of small text that can be hard to read. I do like that they included images of each of the individual dogs they talked about (in case you were unfamiliar with them), but the end part with the films seems forced and doesn’t add much to the section above. It would have been better served mentioning other dogs.
Content – B-
A lot of good content about the individual dogs, but nothing beyond box office revenue for the dog movies left me a bit disappointed.
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If Spiderman had to operate a crane, what kind of crane do you think he would use? Hint: it would be a crane in the shape of a spider. This graphic, supplied by minicrane-hire.com provides some information about the original UNIC mini-spidercrane, which is also celebrating its 8th anniversary this year. So, just how much can this spider baby lift? It can lift over 6 tons, and yet, it’s still small enough to fit through doorways. In that way, it’s kind of like a bowflex, though I’m pretty sure a boxfex couldn’t support 6 tons.
The graphic doesn’t actually mention any facts about the crane (except at the very bottom of the graphic). Instead, it compares and contrasts animals, people, and things that can lift heavy loads. For instance, it points out that the leafcutter ant can lift 50 times its own body weight, but it isn’t as strong as the rhinoceros beetle which can lift 850 times its own body weight. It also says that Indian born British strongman Manjit Singh broke a world record in 2009 by pulling one double decker bus 20 yards.
Celebrating the 8th anniversary of the spider crane by providing facts about other objects that can lift things in extraordinary ways is definitely a unique approach. Alright, let’s power lift our way down to the grading portion.
Design: B-
This design is definitely unique, and I admire the artistic aptitude of the artist. I cannot give a higher grade than a B- though because ultimately, I am not sure if the approach that the artist took struck the balance between being creative and still presenting facts in an organized, natural way well enough. But this graphic certainly wins points for trying something different. What I would question is why certain words were emphasized on the graphic in the way they were. For instance, on the far right, the word “OR” is in giant capital letters. Why did the artist want to draw attention to this word? I suppose what I am getting at is, were certain words and letters capitalized and written in bigger font for any specific purpose, or was this done completely at random. If it was done completely at random…well, the best artists rarely do things at random. Think about a song playing in the background of a bar in a movie scene. This song would definitely not be picked at random unless the director was amateurish or mediocre.
Content: B-
What the graphic lacks in flow (the best graphics tell a story and present information in logical, organized ways) it makes up for by presenting facts that are unusual and captivating. Some of the animal traits the graphic mentions are quite unbelievable.
We are quite happy to have this graphic join the legions of others here at the showcase.
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This infographic, created by Earth-touch.com, shows the dangers that rhinos face around the world. Out in the wild, rhinos have no real predators. Even tigers and lions stay the hell away from them. Their imposing physique coupled with the fact that they can go completely ballistic when provoked has taught other animals to avoid them.
Rhinos may have thick skin, but no skin layer is thick enough to protect them from the piercing of a man-made bullet. Man is the rhino’s only real enemy, and unfortunately for the beast, he is a treacherous one indeed.
This graphic begins by pointing out some basic facts about the rhino. The weight of a white rhino is 5,000 pounds, which is a little over 2,000 more pounds than the weight of black rhino, which clocks in at 2,800 pounds. The graphic is sure to note that no rhinos are actually white or black: they are all light gray. To put into perspective how heavy a rhino is, it would take 28 people or two medium cars to equal the weight of a single rhino.
Alright, so why do people kill rhinos? They want the horns. There is big money in the horns of rhinos. A single rhino horn is worth $246,000, which is the twice the price of gold. This has attracted the attention of many evil-doers, as there were 333 Rhinos were illegally killed in South Africa last year alone.
Poached rhinos are usually darted with M99, an extremely powerful substance. How powerful? So powerful that a single drop can kill a human. The reason rhinos are darted to death instead of shot is because guns (even with silencers) attract too much attention. Silently and sneakily killing them with M99 creates no obvious crime scene.
Greed and ignorance are basically the driving forces behind the destruction of the rhino. Greedy people want their horns and ignorant people believe that their horn powder has extraordinary qualities, like the ability to cure typhoid and make you more fertile.
Design: A-
I think the design is grand. A not-so-average color combination plus captivating pictures equals a pleasant graphic.
Content: A
Strong content here within. I found the stats and facts that the graphic revealed to be eye-opening. The pop culture references that the creators sprinkled in (such as the fact that M99 is Dexter’s drug of choice) helped spruce the graphic up even more.
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If everything you ever wanted to know about bed bugs could be encapsulated by one graphic, it would probably be this one. Bed bugs are making a comeback in 2010, as recent infestations have been reported across the country. We tend to hate these pests without really getting to know them, and that’s not entirely fair. They have little families and love their children just as much as the next species. This graphic is loaded with essential facts about the critters so that we can understand their psychology a bit more.
The average psychology of a bed bug is this: eat and drink blood like there’s no tomorrow, because, baby, there isn’t! Bed bugs only have about 10 months to live, so believe you me, they are going to try and make the most of their lives.
Now, let’s examine some of the bed bugs facts presented in the graphic shall we. A female bed bug lays a whopping 200-500 eggs in her lifetime. Given these numbers, it’s no wonder there are so many bed bugs in existence. Compared to other blood-eating critters however, a bed bug is a small potato. The damned things only eat .0055 milliliters of blood per bite. The common household horsefly eats 0.5 milliliters by contrast. So while a bed bug might be an annoying pest, it doesn’t strike the fear of man into people like the treacherous horsefly.
As you probably know, the bed bug is making its presence known across the country in recent months. What cities are experiencing their wrath more than others? According to the graphic, Denver, New York, Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, and the three major cities of Ohio are getting hit the hardest. If you’re on the west coast, you’re a lucky dog it seems. Alright, time for the grading portion.
Design: B
Nothing too new or innovative here. The color scheme is kind of boring to be frank. Black, gray, and brown dominate the graphic–not exactly ideal colors if you’re tying to catch people’s attention, especially the way they’re presented here. The charts are average, both in design and concept.
Content: B
The content is somewhat deep, so that’s an area that the graphic handled well. Comparing how much blood bed bugs consume per bite to other insects is an interesting segment. The fact that the infographic incorrectly labels a tick as an insect though (it’s an arachnid, not an insect) caused me to lower their later grade from B+ to B.
So, overall, I would call this graphic pretty good, but not outstanding.
Submitted by NJ.com.
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Asian Longhorned Beetle Killing New York City Trees
What a novel concept, an infographic that actually gives information that is crucial and possibly life-changing…at least to some trees. While not a true infographic in the most strict and classical sense of the word, it does graphically display the area where the Asian Longhorned Beetle is having a devastating affect on the trees in New York.
The content is interesting, especially if you are a resident of New York, and provided in an easy to read format. The problem is broken down and then a solution, also easily seen, is given. How handy.
The graphics are well done, if not spectacular, mixing photography with computer graphics. A illustration of the insect is included, but an actual photo would be nice for identification.
This is a great way to get out a public service message and the care in design is evident.
Infographics Scorecard
Design: B-
Graphics are handled well, but a missed opportunity took the grade down for not showing a photo of the Asian Longhorned Beetle.
Content: A-
What more could you want? Just the facts. Here’s the problem. Here’s the solution. Fix it!
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Here is a organized statistical look at the 10 most popular pets in the United States, and the estimated price range of each. Rank is based on an estimated percent of households owning each animal, not on animal population. (Cats outnumber dogs, but since cat owners often have two cats or more, cat households remain in second place.
I wish this pet infographic had some color, but that may be just because I’m used to seeing so much (too much?) color in most of the infographics I critique. But it does relate a lot of information very efficiently and makes it quick to grasp and, at least to me, was something of interest. I own a fish and dog and have owned cats, ferrets and turtles. So pets are of interest to me. So, while this won’t win any design awards, it does its job without any fanfare and imparts a little trivia into our lives without assaulting your visual senses.
source: http://christineparkdesign.com
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Humans rule the world. There is no debate about that, but we certainly shouldn’t think we are distinct in many area when comparing us with animals. Think we are the only creatures on the planet with a sense of humor, or have a culture, or show emotions such as love? Think again.
We also are quite limited when comparisons to physical ability arise. We can’t run as fast or jump as high or see as far as many animals. But we can run longer, which is good since it helps us avoid being food for some of the less friendly animals out there.
A simple animal infographic showcasing some interesting animal facts. Not an infographics meal, but a nice snack just the same.
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Pearl Divers dive without external oxygen sources in search of oysters containing pearls. How far can other creatures dive in their search for adventure or food? This graphic shows you how deep certain animals dive.
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Natural pearls, the kind of pearls harvested from oysters by pearl divers, came in a variety of shapes and sizes – and were difficult to find – making them expensive and rare. Cultured pearls, those produced with the help of human intervention, were pioneered by the Japanese with Mikimoto patenting his technique for producing spherical cultured pearls around 1916. Today the vast majority of pearls sold are cultured pearls because they are easier to produce and are less expensive than natural pearls.
Infographic developed by Big Oak Studios
