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Dromedary camel, Camelus dromedarius
Dromedary camel, Camelus dromedarius.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature (1798-1802) published by Harrison, London
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This exquisitely handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the distinctive features of the Dromedary Camel, Camelus dromedarius, a species native to the arid regions of the African continent. The image, taken from The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature, published by Harrison in London between 1798 and 1802, captures the camel's unique single hump, long and curved neck, and elongated legs, all of which are adaptations to its desert habitat. The Dromedary Camel, also known as Arabian Camel, is the smallest of the two camel species, with adults reaching up to 6 feet at the shoulder and weighing between 600 to 1,000 pounds. The hump, which is actually a large reservoir of fat, provides the camel with an essential water supply during long periods without access to water. The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine was a popular publication during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and its high-quality illustrations were produced using the copperplate engraving technique, which involved etching the design onto a copper plate and then inking and printing it onto paper. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this particular engraving are a testament to the skill and artistry of the engraver and the natural history illustrators of the time. The Dromedary Camel continues to be an iconic symbol of the desert and an important source of transportation and milk in many parts of Africa and the Middle East. This image offers a glimpse into the natural history of this remarkable animal and the scientific curiosity that drove the exploration and documentation of the natural world during the Age of Enlightenment.
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