Natural History Collection (page 7)

Illinois, Chicago, The Field Museum of Natural History
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New York City, American Museum of Natural History, American Bison exhibit

The crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans) is a parrot native to eastern and south eastern Australia which has been introduced to New Zealand and Norfolk Island

Conus Aulicus, Chain-spotted Brunette Cone Coloured Plate from The Naturalist's repository, or, Monthly miscellany of exotic natural history by Donovan, E

sulphur-breasted parakeet (Aratinga maculata), or sulphur-breasted conure [Here as Psittacus maculatus Spotted-Breasted Parrakeet ] Coloured Plate from The Naturalist's repository, or

Turtle illustration - Antique plate of the dutch book: Collection of foreign and rare birds, illustrated by George Edwards-1772 George Edwards (3 April 1694 – 23 July 1773)

Flower Ilustration. Vintage Botanical Floral Chart Botanical flower illustration Antique Botanical illustration of the german book: “Lehrbuch der praktischen Pflanzenkunde in Wort und Bild

Vintage mushroom illustration of Hygrophorus eburneus (Ivory Waxy Cap), H. niveus (Snowy Waxcap), H. pratensis (Meadow Waxcap), H

Mountain Hare from the The royal natural history edited by Richard Lydekker, Volume III published in 1893

Pale-winged starling, 18th century illustration 18th century illustration of a pale-winged starling (Onychognathus nabouroup), a species of starling in the family Sturnidae

The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), also called the Indian rhino, greater one-horned rhinoceros or great Indian rhinoceros, is a rhinoceros species native to the Indian subcontinent

The South African giraffe or Cape giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) is a subspecies of giraffe ranging from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique

The Rhode Island Greening is an American apple variety and the official fruit of the state of Rhode Island. Apple Variety from Dewey's Pocket Series The nurseryman's pocket specimen book

Black-throated blue warblers, illustration Illustration of male and female black-throated blue warblers (Setophaga caerulescens, here as Sylvia caerulescens)

Cuban bullfinch, illustration Illustration of a Cuban bullfinch (Pyrrhulagra nigra). From the book Histoire physique, politique et naturelle de l'ile de Cuba (Physical)

Naturalist David Bellamy carries Neptune, alias Mr Phil Lodge out of the surf on the Blue Flag beach at South Shields on 11th July 1990

David Bellamy at Penshaw Monument on 13th April, 1987, with some of the 200 people who joined him to walk to Washington Waterfowl Park

Pupils from Seaton Delaval First School played host to TV nature expert, David Bellamy, on 2nd June 1986, to show off a former pit heap they adopted

Conservationist David Bellamy (left) and Mayor of South Tyneside Councillor Bill Pargeter (right) celebrate the Blue Flag award with Neptune, aka Phil Lodge, (centre) at South Shields on 11th July

David Bellamy and Diane Crozier, of English Nature, plant wild flowers to represent the five regions ot Tyne and Wear on 17th June 1994

David Bellamy teaches Mark Cumberledge, aged 2, from Hookergate, about Chopwell Woods, after the opening of the Woodland Park on 3rd July 1994

Himalayan Balsam: Impatiens Glandulifera, 1840, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Himalayan Balsam: Impatiens Glandulifera, 1840, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Edwardss Botanical Register" edited by John Lindley

Historical illustration of Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Pierre Denys de Montfort engraving from Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Mollusques, 1801-1802

Natural History - Birds - Hawfinch
Vintange illustration of a Hawfinch, (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) is a passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. Francis Orpen Morris, A History of British Birds

Natural History - Birds - European greenfinch
Vintange illustration of a European greenfinch, or just greenfinch (Chloris chloris) is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae.. Francis Orpen Morris, A History of British Birds

Natural History - Birds - House sparrow
Vintange illustration of a House sparrow (Passer domesticus). Francis Orpen Morris, A History of British Birds

Natural History, Birds, Starling
Vintage engraving from History of British Birds, by Francis Orpen Morris. Starling. The common starling, also known as the European starling, or in the British Isles just the starling

Natural History, Birds, Bluebreast
Vintage engraving from History of British Birds, by Francis Orpen Morris. Bluebreast

Natural history, Birds, Common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)
Vintage engraving of a ccommon pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) a bird in the pheasant family (Phasianidae). T. from Francis Orpen Morris, A History of British Birds

Natural history, Birds, Ptarmigan
Vintage engraving of a Lagopus is a small genus of birds in the grouse subfamily commonly known as ptarmigans. from Francis Orpen Morris, A History of British Birds

Natural history, Birds, Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix)
Vintage engraving of a black grouse or blackgame or blackcock (Tetrao tetrix) is a large game bird in the grouse family.. T. from Francis Orpen Morris, A History of British Birds

Natural history, Birds, common quail (Coturnix coturnix)
Vintage engraving of a common quail (Coturnix coturnix) or European quail is a small ground-nesting game bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. from Francis Orpen Morris, A History of British Birds

Natural history, Birds, peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Vintage engraving of a peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known as the peregrine a widespread bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae

Natural History, Birds, fieldfare (Turdus pilaris)
Vintage engraving of a fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) is a member of the thrush family Turdidae. It breeds in woodland and scrub in northern Europe and Asia

Victorian satirical cartoon, the problem with shot cuts
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on the problem with shot cuts, 19th Century. Short cuts will often lead astray: The Royal roads the surest way

Victorian satire, Dog chasing its tail
Vintage engraving of Victorian satire, Dog chasing its tail, 19th Century. Life is too oft a hopeless round, For sonething that is never found: In striving to make both ends meet

Victorian comic strip, story of a fisherman, 1890s
Vintage engraving of a Victorian comic strip, story of a fisherman, 1890s, 19th Century

Japanesse Art, Man and wolf fighting over a fish, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Japanesse Art, Man and wolf fighting over a fish, 19th Century

Japanese Art, Crane or Heron by Shunboku
Vintage engraving of Japanese Art, Crane or Heron by Shunboku

Japanesse Art, Bat flying across face of the moon
Vintage engraving of a Japanesse Art, Bat flying across face of the moon

Japanesse Art, Hares by Hokusai
Vintage engraving of Japanesse Art, Hares by Hokusai. Katsushika Hokusai (1760 to 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period

Japanese Art, Sketch of a Crane or Heron
Vintage engraving of Japanese Art, Sketch of a Crane or Heron

Japanese Art, Sketch of running horses
Vintage engraving of Japanese Art, Sketch of running horses by Tanyu

Japanese Art, Sketch of a Snail
Vintage engraving of Japanese Art, Sketch of a Snail

Japanese Art, Sketch of a man and his dogs
Vintage engraving of Japanese Art, Sketch of a man and his dogs

Erzlebens Genon, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
Erzlebens Genon, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

Map from Peter Kolbes Cape of Good Hope, 1719, 1719, (1931). Artist: Peter Kolbe
Map from Peter Kolbes Cape of Good Hope, 1719, 1719, (1931). From Historic Farms of South Africa by Dorothea Fairbridge. [Oxford University Press, London, 1931]

Golden Crested Wren, (Regulus regulus), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

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"Exploring the Wonders of Natural History: From Roman Seafood Mosaics to Coffee Plants" Step into the fascinating world of natural history, where ancient artifacts and living creatures tell stories that span millennia. Marvel at a stunning Roman seafood mosaic, depicting a vibrant underwater scene teeming with life. Venture into the heart of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana's Central Kalahari Game Reserve, where you'll encounter the majestic male African Wild Dog. Witness their incredible hunting skills and observe their intricate social dynamics. Delve into the legacy of Charles Darwin, a pioneering British naturalist whose groundbreaking theories revolutionized our understanding of evolution. Follow in his footsteps as he embarked on his famous voyage aboard HMS Beagle and forever changed our perception of life on Earth. Join David Attenborough, another esteemed British naturalist, as he takes us on awe-inspiring journeys through some of nature's most extraordinary habitats. Discover rare species like the Red-billed choughs with their striking red beaks and explore how they adapt to survive in challenging environments. Unearth ancient wonders such as the Archaeopteryx fossil from Berlin specimen C016/5071 – an iconic link between dinosaurs and birds that provides invaluable insights into evolutionary history. Travel back in time to Mauritius and catch a glimpse of the enigmatic Mauritian Dodo. This compact bird with its curved brown bill and brown feet once roamed freely but tragically became extinct due to human activities. Its story serves as a reminder of our responsibility towards preserving biodiversity. Witness celestial marvels like meteor showers over Mississippi River in 1833 – an ethereal spectacle that left observers awestruck by nature's grandeur. Immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes like Kentucky's Red River Gorge at sunrise, blanketed by mystical fog within Daniel Boone National Forest. Let your senses awaken to nature's beauty as you soak up this serene vista. Lastly, explore the origins of one of the world's most beloved beverages – coffee.