I think I'm being a little distracted by the shading but it turned out ok in the end. Not 100% satisfied though so will keep doing a few studies with less shading on the original, and try to focus on line value too.

No red pencil so tried to use a sepia pencil which kept breaking. Sigh. Anyway tried to be a lot looser, maybe a bit too much ? Kinda starts to feel messy maybe. I think the thick fur kinda throws me off a little, should have picked a lizard or insect !

Tried doing the boots

Did the before/after thing

Camel attempt, skull will be next.