Weren't you allowed to choose? We have 2 projects of our own over the course of 2 years, with one, shorter one the teacher gives in-between. (I'm direly hoping for something natural!)
And, same. I consider Wolves and perhaps Cougars too( I've seen a dead one and heard / seen one's eye-shine in the Brazilian Pantanal.) to be my "Final Frontier" when it comes to wildlife watching.
That and I'm training to be a Zoologist / animal biologist in later life. (Currently in final year of secondary school.)
Also, I don't suppose you'd consider an African Wild Dog piece, would you?
I haven't seen a canine artist as good as you in a looong time.