Manis Collection

Picture No. 10847738
Temminck's Ground / Cape Pangolin (Manis temminckii) Date:

Great anteater, three-banded armadillo and short-tailed manis Cyclopes didactylus, Tolypeutes matacus
5856421 Great anteater, three-banded armadillo and short-tailed manis Cyclopes didactylus, Tolypeutes matacus, Manis pentadactyla; (add.info.: Great anteater)

Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) foraging for food, Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India

Mask representing Patih Manis, from Bali
5309355 Mask representing Patih Manis, from Bali by Indonesian School; Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets, Mas, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Anteater, pangolin, armadillo, sloth and platypus
Giant anteater a, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, ground pangolin c, Smutsia temminckii, six-banded armadillo d, Euphractus sexcinctus, pale-throated sloth e, Bradypus tridactylus

Chinese pangolin, Manis pentadactyla. Critically endangered. Illustration by Jacques de Seve, engraved by Bischoff. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers Animal

Sunda pangolin, Manis javanica. Critically endangered
Sunda pangolin, Manis javanica Desmar. Critically endangered. Drawn from nature and engraved by A. Fleischmann. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers Animal

Chinese pangolin, Manis pentadactyla. Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Valentin Bischoff after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers

Six-banded armadillo, Euphractus sexcinctus, and Indian pangolin, thick-tailed pangolin, or scaly anteater, Manis crassicaudata

Sunda pangolin, leopard, horse fly and scorpion fly
Sunda pangolin, Manis javanica, critically endangered 1, leopard, Panthera pardus 4, horse fly, Tabanus rostratus 3, scorpion fly, Panorpa communis 3

Chinese pangolin, Manis pentadactyla. Endangered. (Short-tailed manis, Manis brachyura). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by T

A female Chinese Pangolin at London Zoo in August 1925 (b / w photo)
3073885 A female Chinese Pangolin at London Zoo in August 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Manis, 1860 (colour litho)
1000725 Manis, 1860 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A The Instructive Picture Book)

A critically endangered Chinese Pangolin peering down over the edge of the wooden crate
3245185 A critically endangered Chinese Pangolin peering down over the edge of the wooden crate it is sitting on, London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

A female Chinese Pangolin at London Zoo in August 1925 (b / w photo)
3073884 A female Chinese Pangolin at London Zoo in August 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

A critically endangered Chinese Pangolin resting, curled around a vertical branch
3116186 A critically endangered Chinese Pangolin resting, curled around a vertical branch, London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Great anteater, three-banded armadillo and short-tailed manis.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Four-toed manis, long-tailed or black-bellied pangolin, Manis tetradactyla.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Five-toed manis, Chinese pangolin, or scaly anteater. Manis pentadactyla. Endangered.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany

Malayan Pangolin (Manis javanica). Vietnam

Giant Pangolin (Manis Gigantea)

Picture No. 10854031
Longtailed Pangolin (Manis tetradactyla) Date:

Picture No. 10900792
Ground Pangolin (Manis temminckii) Date:

Manidae manis, pangolin
LS Plate 82 of the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China, 1774-1856

Temmincks Pangolin
Manis temmincki - Temmincks pangolin is partial to termite ants, whose nests it destroys enthusiastically before eating their inhabitants

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"Manis: The Enigmatic Creatures of the Animal Kingdom" In this captivating collage, we are introduced to the fascinating world of manis. From the Indian pangolin foraging in Kanha National Park to the intricate mask representing Patih Manis from Bali, these creatures have captured our attention throughout history. The image showcases a diverse range of animals that fall under the category of manis. Anteaters, pangolins, armadillos, sloths, and even platypus share common characteristics that make them truly unique. Their elongated snouts and sharp claws enable them to navigate their environments with precision and efficiency. However, it is important to note that some species within this group face critical endangerment due to various factors such as habitat loss and illegal hunting. The Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) stands at the brink of extinction alongside its Sunda counterpart (Manis javanica). These gentle creatures need our urgent protection if they are to survive for future generations. The six-banded armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus) adds another layer of diversity within this group. Its armored shell provides unparalleled defense against predators while also serving as a symbol of resilience in nature. Amongst these incredible beings roam other inhabitants like leopards, horse flies, and scorpion flies who coexist in harmony with manis species. It's a reminder that every creature plays an essential role in maintaining ecological balance. Delving into history reveals intriguing moments when humans interacted closely with manis species. A vintage black-and-white photograph captures a female Chinese Pangolin residing at London Zoo back in August 1925 - a testament to our long-standing fascination with these enigmatic creatures. To further appreciate their allure, we encounter an exquisite color lithograph depicting Manis from 1860; showcasing how artists have sought inspiration from these mesmerizing beings throughout time.