Minimus Collection

Varieties of bats
Western naked-backed fruit bat, Dobsonia peronii 1, long-tongued nectar bat, Macroglossus minimus 2, northern ghost bat, Diclidurus albus 3, and Geoffroys rousette, Rousettus amplexicaudatus 4

Sparrows, towhee and waterthrush
White-throated sparrow, Zonotrichia albicollis 1, eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus 2, white-crowned sparrow, Zonotrichia leucophrys 3, and northern waterthrush, Parkesia noveboracensis 4

Aardvark and giant armadillo
Aardvark, Orycteropus afer 1, and giant armadillo, Priodontes maximus 2. Oritteropo del Capo di Buona Speranza, Priodonte gigante

Trumpet Daffodils and Poets Narcissus (chromolitho)
5219626 Trumpet Daffodils and Poets Narcissus (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trumpet Daffodils and Poets Narcissus)

Crocus minimus (Corsican crocus, Crocus minimus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after W. Herbert from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Rufous tailed hummingbird, tufted coquette
Rufous tailed hummingbird, Amazilia tzacatl, Tufted coquette, Lophornis ornatus, and black-eared fairy, Heliothryx auritus Oiseau-mouche ventre gris, huppe col, oreilles d azur

Mousetail, Myosurus minimus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Yapok or water opossum, Chironectes minimus (yapock or palmated opossum, Chironectes palmata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Landseer after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith

Chinese dwarf sparrows and vervain hummingbird
Chinese dwarf sparrows 1, 2, 3 and vervain hummingbird, Mellisuga minima 4, on a tea bush, Camellia sinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Curtis British Entomology Plate 437
Diptera: Phora abdominalis = Diploneura florescens (Red-bodied Phora) [Plant: Myosurus minimus (Little Mouse-tail)] Date: 1824-39

Picture No. 11013718
Least Chipmunk (Tamias minimus) Date:

Spot-breasted woodpecker or least woodpecker, Colaptes punctigula.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Eastern quoll, Dasyurus viverrinus, and water opossum, Chironectes minimus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France

Jack snipe, Lymnocryptes minimus.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Least purple crocus, Crocus minimus.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis, 1830

Picture No. 10883077
Jack Snipe - next to snow covered riverbank (Lymnocryptes minimus) Date:

Picture No. 10898849
Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) Date:

Least Chipmunk eating berries - Arches National Park Utah America

Least Chipmunk drinking

Least Flycatcher - Connecticut USA - May
JZ-3214 Least Flycatcher Connecticut USA - May Lempidonax minimus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Discovering the World of Minimus: From Bats to Birds, Flowers to Animals" Varieties of bats take flight in the moonlit sky, showcasing their unique and diverse features. Sparrows, towhee, and waterthrush sing harmoniously amidst nature's symphony. The aardvark and giant armadillo roam the earth with fascinating adaptations for survival. Trumpet Daffodils and Poets Narcissus bloom in vibrant colors, capturing hearts with their beauty (chromolitho). Crocus minimus emerges from beneath the snow, a delicate flower signaling the arrival of spring. Rufous-tailed hummingbird and tufted coquette dazzle with their iridescent feathers as they hover gracefully. Mousetail or Myosurus minimus adds a touch of whimsy to meadows with its unique tail-like inflorescence. Yapok or water opossum, Chironectes minimus glides through rivers effortlessly, adapting to an aquatic lifestyle. Chinese dwarf sparrows flit among vervain hummingbirds in a display of avian diversity and gracefulness. Curtis British Entomology Plate 437 showcases intricate details of insects that inhabit our world alongside minuscule wonders like these creatures themselves. Spot-breasted woodpecker or least woodpecker taps rhythmically on tree trunks while searching for food sources. Eastern quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus) finds solace near tranquil waters as it navigates its nocturnal habitat. In this vast tapestry called Earth, even the tiniest beings hold immense significance - reminding us that every creature has its place within this interconnected web we call home.