The University of Massachusetts wants to create 3D digital models of all living organisms. To do that they’ve created the very cool Beastcam Array, a rapid-capture, “field portable” mega-camera system that quickly makes 3D models of living organisms. Just catch your octopus / koala-bear / lizard etc and persuade it to pose nicely…
On probing the website I see that there are no actual 3D animals at www.digitallife3d.com for download at present, just 360-degree video-turnarounds. I do hope we’ll be getting the downloadable .fbx or .obj models in due course, and ideally under Creative Commons.