Zoology Collection (page 3)

YELLOW FEVER MOSQUITO (Aedes aegypti)

AUDUBON: TURKEY. Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

HOOKE: LOUSE, 1665. A louse, as seen by Robert Hooke with his microscope. Copper engraving from Hookes Micrographia, 1665

AUDUBON: JUNCO, (1827). Northern Junco, or Snow Bird (Junco hymealis) by John James Audubon for his Birds of America
AUDUBON: JUNCO, (1827). Northern Junco, or Snow Bird (Junco hymealis) by John James Audubon for his " Birds of America, " 1827-38

AUDUBON: BLUE JAY. Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) by John J. Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

AUDUBON: CROW. Fish crow (Corvus ossifragus), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

PREHISTORIC SKULLS. Australopithecus africanus skulls, from South Africa

NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD (Mimus polyglottos). Lithograph, 1858, after John James Audubon

AUDUBON: HUMMINGBIRD. Black-throated mango (or mangrove) hummingbird, from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: HUMMINGBIRD. Ruby-throated hummingbird, from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: THRASHER. Brown thrasher, also known as Ferruginous thrush (Toxostoma rufum), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: TITMOUSE. Tufted Titmouse (Parus bicolor), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: SISKIN. Pine siskin (Carduelis pinus), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

DURHAM BULL, 1856. Duke of Cambridge, Durham Bull. Watercolor sketched from life by August Kollner, at the U. S
DURHAM BULL, 1856. Duke of Cambridge, Durham Bull. Watercolor sketched from life by August K├Âllner, at the U.S. Agricultural Fair in Philadelphia, 1856

Gila Monster - In motion. One of only two venomous lizards in the world, protected species. Southeastern Arizona, USA
CAN-2903 Gila Monster - In motion. One of only two venomous lizards in the world, protected species. Southeastern Arizona, USA

Spotted Owl - Inhabits thickly wooded canyons, humid forests, strictly nocturnal
CAN-2868 Spotted Owl - Inhabits thickly wooded canyons, humid forests, strictly nocturnal. Uncommon, decreasing in numbers and range due to habitat destruction Arizona, USA

Extinct Nothosaurus, mid-Triassic period
Nothosaurus, extinct genus of sauropterygian reptile from the shell-bearing limestone seas, mid-Triassic period. Illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life

Pallas mastiff bat, Vespertilio molossus. Vespertilio molossus Pall. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian Leitner after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian

Lesser false vampire bat, Megaderma spasma. Vespertilio spasma Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hermann Jakob Tyroff from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers Animal Illustrations after

Scarlet leafwing, Siderone galanthis
Scarlet or red-striped leafwing, Siderone galanthis, and cardinal butterfly, Argynnis pandora. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus, and dugong, Dugong dugon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

Indian grey mongoose and mango fruit
Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsi 1 and mango, Mangifera indica 2. Mangouste nems, mangier. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Roan antelope, Hippotragus equinus (Antilope equina). Handcoloured engraving by Thomas Landseer after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a specimen in the British Museum from Edward

Sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus (Marine or spotted lamprey). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

European pilchard, Sardina pilchardus (Pilchard, Clupea pilchardus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus. Vulnerable
Haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus (Gadus aeglefinus). Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Sooty tern
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Red Backed Shrike
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Blackbird - Turdus merula
Vintage lithograph from 1883 of a Blackbird (Turdus merula), a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian Blackbird

American Crow, Corvus Americanus, 1845
American Crow, Corvus Americanus. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Picture No. 12019724
Lion - two black-maned Kalahari males - roaming in the dry Auob riverbed in the early morning - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Date:

Pintail Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Organ madrepore, Madrepora musicalis.. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany

Tadpole shrimp, Lepidurus apus, living fossil.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1799

Oleander hawkmoth, Daphnis nerii, moth, caterpillar and pupa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1799

Lumpfish or lumpsucker, Cyclopterus lumpus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1797

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, extinct.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Frederic Martyns New Dictionary of Natural History, Harrison, London, 1785

Capuchinbird, Perissocephalus tricolor, and Amazonian umbrellabird, Cephalopterus ornatus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Great kiskadee, Pitangus sulphuratus, and Asian paradise flycatcher, Terpsiphone paradisi.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Ovenbird, Seiurus aurocapilla.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine, Harrison, London, 1800

Ermine or stoat, Mustela erminea.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine, Harrison, London, 1800

Hares and rabbits.. Mountain hare, Lepus timidus 1, mythical jackalope or horned hare, Lepus temperamentalus 2, northern white hare, Lepus timidus 3, snowshoe hare, Lepus americanus 4, rabbit

The Wild Duck
Antique illustration of The Wild Duck

largetooth sawfish (Pristis microdon) and blue shark (Prionace glauca)
Illustration of a largetooth sawfish (Pristis microdon) and blue shark (Prionace glauca)

Surrey Zoological Gardens, Walworth, London, England. Engraving after the drawing by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. In about 1830 Edward Cross kept his menagerie here

South Africa, Walker Bay, Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) tail fin above water

Close-up of a song thrush eating shells (Turdus philomelos)
Zoology: Birds - Passeriformes - Song thrush (Turdus philomelos) breaks snailshell.Art work

Birds: Psittaciformes, Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) on tree, illustration Biology, Zoology

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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.