Zoology Collection (page 7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Golden Eagle bird of prey
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Nightingale - Luscinia megarhynchos
Vintage lithograph from 1883 of a Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos), also known as Rufous Nightingale, is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae

Wild Birds Eggs
Vintage lithograph from 1883 of wild birds eggs. Golden created Wren, Whitethroat, Siskin, Thrush, Greenfinch, Redstart, Great Tit, Teal and Blackbird

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Ostrich - resting male - Etosha National Park, Namibia. Date:

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Springbok - fighting males - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Date:

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Ostrich - running females as a sandstorm approaches - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Date:

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Lion - male does the flehmen - the typical grimace of many male mammals when having received the scent of a female - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Date:

Fly head, colored scanning electron micrograph
Fly head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Close-up of the head of a fly, showing its short antennae (upper centre), which are seen between its compound eyes (brown)

Camel Caravan in the Dunes. Gobi Desert. Mongolia

Bactrian Camel Herd. Gobi Desert. Mongolia

Richard Owen, English zoologist, 1884. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Richard Owen, English zoologist, 1884. After qualifying and practising as a surgeon, Owen (1804-1892) made major contributions in the fields of anatomy and paleontology

Japetus Steenstrup, professor of zoology, gives a lecture, 1895. Creator: Peder Severin Kroyer
Japetus Steenstrup, professor of zoology, gives a lecture, 1895

Classroom scenes in Washington, D.C. public schools - zoology class at Eastern High School, (1899?)

The late Henri Mouhot, naturalist, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The late Henri Mouhot, naturalist, 1862. M. Mouhot was a Frenchman by birth, but, having married into a branch of the family of the late Mungo Park, the African traveller

SPAIN. Kortezubi. Horse (13000 BF). Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

LITTLE BIGHORN, 1876. Pile of bones found at the site of the Battle of Little Bighorn. Stereograph by Stanley Morrow, c1876

Animals at the Zoo
Angry animals at the zoo which were being studied. Two brown bears fighting with their claws and teeth. A secretary bird after a sparrow had eluded its waiting jaws

Sir Baldwin Spencer
A portrait oil painting of British-Australian evolutionary biologist, anthropologist and ethnologist, Sir Walter Baldwin Spencer

Geoffroy's rousette bat, Rousettus amplexicaudatus, and naked-backed fruit bat, Dobsonia peronii.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuvier's Dictionary of Natural

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Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas agassisi), Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Date: 18/06/2010

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Captive Tapichalaca Tree Frog (Hyloscirtus tapichalaca), Tapichalaca Biological Reserve, Zamora-Chinchipe, Ecuador Date: 18/06/2010

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Yellow Jacket munching on Salmon. Date: 26/03/2009

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West Africa. Mandrill, or mandrillus sphinx. Date: 01/03/2005

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Papilio machaon larvae (butterfly of the family Papilionidae) Date: 11/12/2008

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Papilio machaon larva (butterfly of the family Papilionidae) Date: 11/12/2008

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Migratory locust (Locusta migratoria) (Tettigoniidae) hidden in a fat plant (Opuntia microdasys) Date: 22/07/2009

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Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. Muckross Traditional Farms. Pigs. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Date: 14/01/2009

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Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. Muckross Traditional Farms. Pigs. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Date: 14/01/2009

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Ireland. Skellig Michael Island. Europe's westernmost point. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Date: 14/01/2009

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Ireland. Skellig Michael Island. Europe's westernmost point. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Puffins. Date: 14/01/2009

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Sandhill cranes and mallard ducks, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, British Columbia, Canada Date: 23/04/2009

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Forester Kangaroo ( Macropus giganteus tasmaniensis ), Tasman Peninsula, Southern Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

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Forester Kangaroo ( Macropus giganteus tasmaniensis ), Tasman Peninsula, Southern Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

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Kangaroo, Trial Bay, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

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Kangaroo, Trial Bay, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

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Australian Pelicans (Pelecanus conspicillatus), Evans Head, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

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Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus), Evans Head, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

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Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus), Evans Head, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

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Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus), Evans Head, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

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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.