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Egyptian ichneumon, Indian ichneumon or mongoose

Egyptian ichneumon, Indian ichneumon or mongoose and fossane weasel.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794. The prolific Sibly published his Universal System of Natural History in 1794-1796 in five volumes covering the three natural worlds of fauna, flora and geology

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Ebenezer Edwards Fossa Ichneumon Javanicus Mongoose Sibly System Universal Weasel Herpestes


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This handcolored copperplate engraving, taken from Ebenezer Sibly's Universal System of Natural History published between 1794 and 1796, showcases the Egyptian Ichneumon, Indian Ichneumon, or Mongoose, along with the Fossa and Weasel. The Ichneumon, a member of the weasel family, is depicted with its distinctive elongated snout and banded pattern on its body. The Indian Ichneumon, also known as the Indian Mongoose, is native to South Asia and is shown with its mouth open, revealing its sharp teeth. The Fossa, a carnivorous mammal native to Madagascar, is illustrated in its typical hunting position, with its body coiled and ready to pounce. The Weasel, represented by the Fossana or Javanicus Fossa, is a small, agile predator with a long, slender body and short legs. This intricately detailed illustration, produced during the height of the Age of Enlightenment, reflects the growing interest in natural history and the desire to document and classify the natural world. Ebenezer Sibly, a prolific naturalist and publisher, produced this five-volume work covering fauna, flora, and geology, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and collectors of the time.

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