# Life-Size Animal Replicas These Large Replicas of Wild Animals Look Shockingly Real By Michael Nieto | Published 2014-01-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesize-animal-replicas References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/11/a-herd-of-99-lifelike-animals-drink-from-a-pool-at-qagoma/) & [caiguoqiang](http://www.caiguoqiang.com) This Herd of 99 [life-size animal replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) are depicted drinking from a large pool at QAGOMA. The artist Cai Guo-Qiang was inspired to re-create these sculptures from a trip to Stradbroke Island in Australia. This [large-scale installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2) is titled ‘Heritage’ as his newest works that took years to create. This work includes a flock of giraffes, pandas, lions, tigers, and kangaroos all drinking at once from this [mystical blue pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains). His interpretation of heritage references these animals as a way of defining cultural history. All animals are united as the perfect example to showcase a majestic moment of peace and harmony. This installation is displayed at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art for the public to experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Life-size Animal Replicas:** The trend of creating life-size animal replicas offers opportunities for immersive experiences in museums and art installations. - **Large-scale Installations:** The trend of creating large-scale installations provides opportunities for artists and designers to create impactful and awe-inspiring works of art. - **Interpreting Cultural History:** The trend of using animals to interpret cultural history allows for unique perspectives on heritage and the representation of diverse cultures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Museum and Galleries:** The museum and galleries industry can leverage life-size animal replicas to attract visitors and create memorable experiences. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore large-scale installations as a form of expression and engagement with audiences. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can incorporate life-size animal replicas to enhance visitor attractions and create unique destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Immersive Holographic Zoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologram-zoo.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Futuristic Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Immersive Digital Forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamlab-1.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Sculptural Mall Dreamscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary.md)