Tantilla LLC

Tantilla LLC is the parent company for Tantilla Consulting and Tantilla Art, founded by Michael E. Dorcas, Ph.D. (also published as Michael Dorcas and Mike Dorcas), a biologist and ecologist with more than 30 years of experience in academic research, scientific publishing, and professional consulting.

Tantilla Consulting provides scientific writing, manuscript editing, research design, and funding strategy. Tantilla Art features original wildlife artwork grounded in close observation of the natural world.

Both divisions share a foundation of scientific rigor, precision, and long-term engagement with biodiversity.

Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis) eye.

This animation is based on an original, fully hand-drawn artwork by Michael E. Dorcas. AI was used only to animate the finished drawing. View more artwork at Tantilla Art.