Schreber Collection (page 2)

Sebas short-tailed bat, Carollia perspicillata. Vespertilio perspicillatus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Nussbiegel after an illustration by J.D

Greater spear-nosed bat, Phyllostomus hastatus. Javelin bat, Vespertilio haftatus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian Leitner after an illustration by Jacques de Seve

Spectral bat or false vampire bat, Vampyrum spectrum. Vespertilio spectrum Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hermann Jakob Tyroff from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers Animal Illustrations

Large flying fox, Pteropus vampyrus. Near threatened. Vespertilio vampyrus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian Leitner after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann

Ring-tailed lemur, Lemur catta. Endangered. Lemur catta Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian Leitner after an illustration by George Edwards from Johann Christian Daniel

Barbary ape or macaque, Macaca sylvanus. Endangered. Simia silvanus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by C.D. Henning after an illustration drawn from nature by C. J. G

Black ruffed lemur, Varecia variegata. Critically endangered. Lemur macaco Linn. niger. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hermann Jakob Tyroff after an illustration by George Edwards from Johann

Mongoose lemur, Eulemur mongoz. Critically endangered. Lemur mongoz Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Valentin Bischoff after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian Daniel

Slow-paced lemur or red slender loris, Loris tardigradus. Endangered. Lemur tardigradus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Red-handed or golden-handed tamarin, Saguinus midas. Simia midas. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joseph Kellner after an illustration by George Edwards from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers

Golden lion tamarin or golden marmoset, Leontopithecus rosalia. Endangered. Simia rosalia Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jakob Andreas Eisenmann after an illustration by Jacques de Seve

White-handed or lar gibbon, Hylobates lar. Endangered. Simia longimana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Nussbiegel after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian Daniel

White-faced saki or Guianan saki, Pithecia pithecia. Simia pithecia Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian Daniel

Philippine tarsier, Carlito syrichta. Simia syrichta Linn. The infant monkey tied to the mother with a grass belt. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Petiver from Johann Christian

White-headed capuchin monkey, Cebus capucinus. Simia capucina Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hermann Jakob Tyroff from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers Animal Illustrations after

Tufted capuchin monkey, Sapajus apella. Simia trepida Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hermann Jakob Tyroff after an illustration by George Edwards from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers

Toque macaque, Macaca sinica. Endangered. Simia sinica Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jakob Samuel Walwerth after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian Daniel

Sumatran orangutan, Pongo abelii. Critically endangered. Simia satyrus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Nussbiegel after an illustration by R

Young banded langur, Presbytis femoralis. Simia maura. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved after nature by Hermann Jakob Tyroff from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers Animal

Grivet monkey, Chlorocebus aethiops. Simia aethiops Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jakob Andreas Eisenmann after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers

Lesser spot-nosed guenon, Cercopithecus petaurista. Simia petaurista. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Tyroff after an illustration by Joannis Jacobus Bylaert from Johann Christian Daniel

Greater spot-nosed monkey or putty-nosed monkey, Cercopithecus nictitans. Simia nictitans Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Nussbiegel from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers Animal

Southern talapoin monkey, Miopithecus talapoin. Simia talapoin Buff. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hermann Jakob Tyroff after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian Daniel

Indian rhinoceros or greater one-horned rhino, Rhinoceros unicornis, vulnerable.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Nussbiegel after an illustration by Ridinger from Dr

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"Schreber: A Glimpse into the Precious Lives of Endangered Species" In a world teeming with diverse wildlife, there exists a group of extraordinary creatures known as Schreber. From the enigmatic Pallas mastiff bat, Vespertilio molossus, to the captivating Lesser false vampire bat, Megaderma spasma, these winged wonders grace our planet with their presence. Among them is the elusive Pallas tube-nosed fruit bat, Nyctimene cephalotes. With its unique appearance and intriguing behavior, this species has captured the attention of researchers worldwide. However, its future hangs in balance as it faces numerous threats to its habitat and survival. Equally at risk are two remarkable pangolin species - the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) and Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica). These gentle armored mammals face critical endangerment due to illegal hunting for their scales and meat. Urgent conservation efforts are needed to protect these ancient creatures from disappearing forever. Another endangered gem is the Red slender loris (Loris tardigradus), whose large eyes and slow movements have captivated many hearts. Sadly, habitat loss continues to push this adorable primate towards extinction. The Blond capuchin (Sapajus flavius), an intelligent monkey native to Brazil's Atlantic Forests, also finds itself critically endangered due to deforestation and illegal pet trade. Its vibrant golden fur serves as a reminder of nature's beauty that we must strive to preserve. Venturing further into Southeast Asia brings us face-to-face with the Nicobar crab-eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis). This mischievous primate inhabits tropical rainforests but faces increasing threats from habitat destruction caused by human activities such as logging and agriculture expansion. A distant relative of ours also graces this list - meet Mandrill male (Mandrillus sphinx).