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Zoology Collection (page 20)

Zoology, the study of animals, encompasses a vast array of species from all corners of the world

Background imageZoology Collection: Stalked jellyfish, Lucernaria quadricornis

Stalked jellyfish, Lucernaria quadricornis (Four-lobed lucernaria, Lucernaria quadriloba). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Dirphia tarquinia moth

Dirphia tarquinia moth (Tarquinia, Phalaena tarquinia). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageZoology Collection: Red-whiskered bulbul, Pycnonotus jocosus

Red-whiskered bulbul, Pycnonotus jocosus (Red-vented shrike, Lanius jocosus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Eupterote fabia moth

Eupterote fabia moth (Fabia moth, Phalaena fabia). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageZoology Collection: Blue button, Porpita porpita

Blue button, Porpita porpita (Nummular medusa, Medusa nummularia). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Southern marbled emperor, Heniocha apollonia

Southern marbled emperor, Heniocha apollonia (Apollonia butterfly, Phalaena apollonia). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Green peafowl, Pavo muticus

Green peafowl, Pavo muticus (Spike-crested peacock, Pavo spicifer). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Spotted sea hare, Aplysia punctata

Spotted sea hare, Aplysia punctata
Spotted sea hare or speckled aplysia, Aplysia punctata. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageZoology Collection: Gorgeous bushshrike, Telophorus viridis

Gorgeous bushshrike, Telophorus viridis (Red-throated butcher bird, Lanius gutturalis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Heart cockle, Glossus humanus

Heart cockle, Glossus humanus (Heart chama shell, Chama cor). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageZoology Collection: Rhetenor blue morpho, Morpho rhetenor

Rhetenor blue morpho, Morpho rhetenor (Andromachus butterfly, Papilio andromachus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Black-capped lory, Lorius lory

Black-capped lory, Lorius lory (Philippine lory, Psittacus lory). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Spiny dye-murex, Bolinus brandaris

Spiny dye-murex, Bolinus brandaris (Snipe murex, Murex brandaris). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Longnose sawshark, Pristiophorus cirratus

Longnose sawshark, Pristiophorus cirratus (Tentaculated shark, Squalus tentaculatus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Eastern black-eared wheatear, Oenanthe melanoleuca

Eastern black-eared wheatear, Oenanthe melanoleuca (Georgian flycatcher, Muscicapa melanoleuca). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Saduria entomon

Saduria entomon (Sharp-tailed oniscus, Oniscus entomon). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageZoology Collection: Skeleton shrimp, Caprella linearis

Skeleton shrimp, Caprella linearis (Linear crab, Cancer linearis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Red-tailed guenon, Cercopithecus ascanius

Red-tailed guenon, Cercopithecus ascanius (Ascanius monkey, Simia ascanius). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Tentacled snake, Erpeton tentaculatum

Tentacled snake, Erpeton tentaculatum (Tentaculated erpeton, Erpeton tentaculatus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Halomitra pileus coral

Halomitra pileus coral (Oblong madrepore, Madrepora pileus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageZoology Collection: Sun spider, Galeodes araneoides

Sun spider, Galeodes araneoides (Poisonous solpuga, Solpuga venenosa). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Rufescent tiger-heron, Tigrisoma lineatum

Rufescent tiger-heron, Tigrisoma lineatum (Tiger bittern, Ardea tigrina). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Asteroschema oligactes

Asteroschema oligactes
Slender-limbed star fish, Asteroschema oligactes (Asterias oligactes). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Eyed cowry and lynx cowry

Eyed cowry and lynx cowry
Eyed cowry, Arestorides argus (Argus cowry, Cypraea argus), and lynx cowry, Lyncina lynx, (white-eyed cowry, Cypraea leucopis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Xyleutes strix moth

Xyleutes strix moth (Strix moth, Phalaena strix). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageZoology Collection: Javan banded pitta, Pitta guajana

Javan banded pitta, Pitta guajana (Blue-tailed thrush, Turdus cyanurus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Cecropia moth, Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia moth, Hyalophora cecropia (Cecropian moth, Phalaena cecropia), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Giant crab spider, Heteropoda venatoria

Giant crab spider, Heteropoda venatoria (American tarantula spider, Aranea venatoria) and nest with trapdoor. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Regal moth, Citheronia regalis

Regal moth, Citheronia regalis (Persimon moth, Phalaena regia), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Bighorn sheep or Canadian sheep, Ovis canadensis

Bighorn sheep or Canadian sheep, Ovis canadensis. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageZoology Collection: Hyacinth macaw, Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus

Hyacinth macaw, Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus (Hyacinthine maccaw, Psittacus augustus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Harvestman spider species

Harvestman spider species (doubtful phalangium, Phalangium dubium). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Pezizoid madrepore coral, Madrepora pezizoides

Pezizoid madrepore coral, Madrepora pezizoides. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageZoology Collection: Blue-rayed limpet, Patella pellucida

Blue-rayed limpet, Patella pellucida (Brown patella, Patella fusca). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Egyptian goose, Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian goose, Alopochen aegyptiaca (Anas aegyptiaca). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageZoology Collection: African swallowtail, Papilio dardanus

African swallowtail, Papilio dardanus (Merope butterfly, Papilio merope). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Tree wasp, Dolichovespula sylvestris

Tree wasp, Dolichovespula sylvestris (Campanular wasp, Vespa campanaria). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Tarantula wolf spider, Lycosa tarantula

Tarantula wolf spider, Lycosa tarantula (Tarantula spider, Aranea tarantula). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Black-necked stork, Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus

Black-necked stork, Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus (Australasian jabiru, Mycteria australis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Papilio tydeus

Papilio tydeus (Amphitryon butterfly, Papilio amphitryon). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageZoology Collection: Cymatium femorale

Cymatium femorale (Femoral murex, Murex femorale). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageZoology Collection: Spotted wolffish, Anarhichas minor

Spotted wolffish, Anarhichas minor (Panther anarhichas, Anarhichas pantherinus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Painted bunting, Passerina ciris

Painted bunting, Passerina ciris (Painted emberiza, Emberiza ciris). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Shielded dogwhelk, Nassarius arcularia plicatus

Shielded dogwhelk, Nassarius arcularia plicatus (Marbled buccinum, Buccinum rumphii). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Cluentius sphinx moth, Neococytius cluentius

Cluentius sphinx moth, Neococytius cluentius (Sphinx cluentius). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Toad headed agama, Phrynocephalus mystaceus mystaceus

Toad headed agama, Phrynocephalus mystaceus mystaceus (Lobe-cheeked lizard, Lacerta aurita). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Guianan cock-of-the-rock, Rupicola rupicola

Guianan cock-of-the-rock, Rupicola rupicola (Rock manakin, Pipra rupicola). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageZoology Collection: Fossil fern, Polypodium filix mas

Fossil fern, Polypodium filix mas, Phytolithus filicis. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw



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Zoology, the study of animals, encompasses a vast array of species from all corners of the world. From the intricate etchings by Durer to Audubon's detailed lithographs, artists have long captured the beauty and diversity found in nature. In 1502, Albrecht Durer created his masterpiece "Hare, " showcasing his keen eye for detail during the Renaissance period. Carel Fabritius followed suit with "The Goldfinch, " a painting that immortalized this small bird in stunning realism. John James Audubon's lithograph of the American Flamingo in 1858 brought attention to this elegant creature with its vibrant pink plumage. Meanwhile, the Mauritian Dodo reminds us of an unfortunate fate suffered by some species due to human impact. Edward Donovan's handcoloured copperplate engraving depicted the Greater Weever fish with its venomous spines - a reminder that not all creatures are as harmless as they may seem. The Yellow Hammer bird adds a splash of color to our understanding of avian biodiversity. The Thylacine, also known as Tasmanian Tiger or Wolf, serves as a poignant example of extinction caused by human activities. Bhawani Das' Great Indian Fruit Bat showcases another fascinating mammal found in South Asia. Birds like Sparrow Hawks and Belted Kingfishers demonstrate nature's prowess as skilled hunters while Binturongs display their unique arboreal adaptations. These examples highlight just a fraction of what zoology has uncovered about Earth's incredible fauna. Through art and scientific inquiry alike, we continue to uncover new wonders within zoology - reminding us how interconnected we are with these magnificent creatures and emphasizing our responsibility towards their conservation for future generations.