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Tristrams great auk egg
Tristrams great auk (Pinguinus impennis) egg held in the Natural History Museum at Tring. The great auk was hunted to extinction in the middle of the 19th Century. 1901.11.15.814 (composite image) Date: 1901
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Alcidae Black Background Charadriiformes Composite Eggshell Extinct Great Auk Pinguinus Pinguinus Impennis Sauropsid Sauropsida Speckled Studioshot Tristram
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Discover the wonders of natural history with Media Storehouse's Jigsaw Puzzles featuring the rare and fascinating Tristram's Great Auk Egg. This intricately detailed puzzle, showcasing an image from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a captivating glimpse into the past. Piece together this historical treasure, once held at the Natural History Museum at Tring, and connect with the intrigue and mystery surrounding the last known great auk egg. A perfect addition to any home or classroom, this challenging puzzle is a must-have for bird enthusiasts, history buffs, and puzzle lovers alike.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.2cm (29.9" x 19.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph showcases the rare and historic Tristram's great auk egg, held delicately in the hallowed halls of the Natural History Museum at Tring. The great auk, scientifically known as Pinguinus impennis, was a flightless seabird that once thrived in the North Atlantic Ocean. Sadly, this remarkable species was hunted to extinction in the mid-19th century, making this egg a precious relic of natural history. The speckled, sauropsid egg, with its intricate patterns and delicate shell, is a testament to the intricacy and beauty of nature. The great auk's egg is a charadriiformes, a suborder of the aves, or bird, class, and is a member of the alcidae, or auk, family. The egg's sauropsida ancestry links it to the reptiles, highlighting the evolutionary connection between birds and their reptilian forebears. This studio shot, taken in 1901 and catalogued as 19011115814, offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the importance of preserving the natural world and the wonders it holds. The black background emphasizes the egg's unique features and draws the viewer's attention to its intricacies. The Tristram's great auk egg is not only a historical artifact but also a reminder of the delicate balance of nature and the consequences of human actions. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past and a call to action for the future.
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