Cynocephalus Collection

Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine (Thylacinus cynocephalus) in captivity at London Zoo. The species is believed to be extinct. Largest known carnivorous marsupial of modern times - became extinct in 1936

Thylacine, Thylacinus cynocephalus. Extinct
Thylacine or Tasmanian tiger, Thylacinus cynocephalus (Thylacinus harrisii). Extinct. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes endangered 1, Bornean orang utan, Pongo pygmaeus endangered 2, Guinea baboon, Papio papio
FLO4574398 Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes endangered 1, Bornean orang utan, Pongo pygmaeus endangered 2, Guinea baboon, Papio papio, near threatened 3, Cape baboon, Papio ursinus porcarius threatened 4

Dog-faced baboon Papio hamadryas, Papio doguera, Cynocephalus
5856428 Dog-faced baboon Papio hamadryas, Papio doguera, Cynocephalus; (add.info.: Dog-faced baboon Papio hamadryas, Papio doguera)

A cynocephaly
5669338 A cynocephaly; (add.info.: 16th century Illustration of a cynocephaly, or cynocephalus (having the head of a dog--or of a jackal)

Saint Christopher as Cynocephaly. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Suzdal

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Olive baboon, with baby, Papio cynocephalus anubis, Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania Date: 11/11/2005

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Baby Olive Baboon, Papio cynocephalus anubis, Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania Date: 11/11/2005

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Female Olive Baboon with baby, Papio cynocephalus anubis, Lake Manyara, Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania Date: 11/11/2005

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Female Olive Baboon with baby, Papio cynocephalus anubis, Lake Manyara, Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania Date: 11/11/2005

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Olive baboon (Papio cynocephalus anubis), Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Date: 22/01/2010

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Common Baboon (Papio Cynocephalus) as seen in the Masai Mara. Date: 23/01/2007

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Yellow Baboon, Papio cynocephalus, portrait in the Masai Mara GR, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

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Yellow Baboon, Papio cynocephalus, portrait in the Masai Mara GR, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

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Lonely Baboon waiting for the family to catch up Date: 20/12/2007

The now extinct Tasmanian Tiger, or Thylacine, 1914 (b / w photo)
1079601 The now extinct Tasmanian Tiger, or Thylacine, 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Yellow baboon, Papio cynocephalus. Dog-faced baboon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by John Pass after an illustration by Johann Jakob Ihle from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural

Tasmanian wolf, Thylacinus cynocephalus. Extinct
Tasmanian wolf or thylacine, Thylacinus cynocephalus. Extinct (Zebra or dog-faced dasyrus, Didelphis cynocephala). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal

Philippine flying lemur, Cynocephalus volans. (Colugo, Galeopithecus rufus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London

Koala, Tasmanian devil, thylacine and white phalanger
Koala, Phascolarctos cinereus 1, Phascolarctos koala, endangered Tasmanian devil, Sarcophilus harrisii 2, Didelphis ursina, extinct Tasmanian tiger or thylacine, Thylacinus cynocephalus 3

Thylacine / Tasmanian Wolf at London Zoo in August 1926 (b / w photo)
3712899 Thylacine/ Tasmanian Wolf at London Zoo in August 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Baboon, plate from "Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol
AGD241739 Baboon, plate from " Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol.1, p.166, published by Bibliographisches Institut, 1890 (colour litho) by Kuhnert

Thylacine / Tasmanian Wolf at London Zoo. The Thylacine is thought to have become
1218679 Thylacine/ Tasmanian Wolf at London Zoo. The Thylacine is thought to have become extinct in 1933. In all, London Zoo exhibited 20 Thylacines between 1850 and1931

Saint Christopher as Cynocephaly, 17th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Christopher as Cynocephaly, 17th century. Found in the collection of Museum of History and Art, Cherepovets

The cynoscephalus, 15th century. Mythical creature with the head of a dog or baboon. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Tasmanian Tiger on display, Australia
Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine (Thylacinus cynocephalus) on display (probably stuffed), in a garden in Australia. The species is believed to be extinct. Date: circa 1910

Dog-faced baboon, Papio hamadryas, Papio doguera, Cynocephalus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Flying maucauco or Philippine flying lemur, Cynocephalus volans.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

Philippine Flying Lemur (Cynocephalus volans). Philippines

Flying Lemur / Colugos - Gliding
FLYING LEMUR / COLUGOS - Gliding (Cynocephalus volans). Philippines

Tasmanian wolf (Thylacinus cynocephalus)
Illustration engraving of a Tasmanian wolf (Thylacinus cynocephalus)

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Yellow BABOON - Basking in the light of the early morning (Papio cynocephalus) Date:

Ribbed-Nosebaboon / Bewick
The ribbed-nose baboon (cynocephalus species)

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The Tasmanian Tiger, scientifically known as Thylacine or Thylacinus cynocephalus, was a fascinating creature that tragically became extinct. Its unique appearance and mysterious nature have captivated the world for decades. Once abundant in Tasmania, Australia, this enigmatic marsupial possessed some dog-like characteristics, earning it the name "cynocephalus, " meaning "dog-headed. " However, its resemblance to canines ended there. With its sandy-colored fur and distinct dark stripes across its back and tail resembling those of a tiger, the Thylacine stood out among other animals. It had a slim body structure with powerful hind legs that allowed it to move swiftly through its natural habitat. Regrettably, due to factors such as hunting by humans and loss of habitat during European colonization in the 19th century, their population rapidly declined. The last known individual died in captivity at Hobart Zoo on September 7th, 1936. Photographs from that era serve as bittersweet reminders of this magnificent creature's existence. One particular image captured in 1914 showcases a solitary Thylacine standing against an aged backdrop - an iconic black-and-white testament to what once roamed our planet. Efforts have been made by scientists and conservationists alike to revive this species using preserved DNA samples from museum specimens like DDE-90022175 or DDE-90022174. Despite these endeavors being challenging due to limited genetic material available (DDE-90022173), hope remains alive (DDE-90022167). As we reflect upon the tragic fate of the Tasmanian Tiger (DDE-90020388) today (DDE-90020216), let us remember how crucial it is to protect our planet's biodiversity (DDE-90020072). May we learn from past mistakes so that no more creatures face extinction under our watch (DDE-90020071).