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Hemitragus jemlahicus, Himalayan tahr
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Hemitragus jemlahicus, Himalayan tahr
Illustration from the Brian Houghton Hodgson Collection; c. 1850s Date: circa 1850
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Artiodactyl Artiodactyla Bovid Bovidae Brian Houghton Hodgson Caprinae Epitheria Eutheria Even Toed Ungulate Hodgson Juvenile Mammalia Placental Mammal Side View Theria Three Ungulate Tahr
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This illustration showcases a group of Hemitragus jemlahicus, or Himalayan tahr, in their natural habitat. Dating back to the 1850s, this artwork is part of the esteemed Brian Houghton Hodgson Collection, which provides valuable insights into the natural history of the Victorian era. The Himalayan tahr is a large, even-toed ungulate, belonging to the family Bovidae and the order Artiodactyla. This placental mammal is native to the Himalayas and is characterized by its distinctive hump and long, spiraled horns. In this illustration, we see a female Himalayan tahr in the foreground, her coat a rich, chestnut brown, with a juvenile tahr playfully nuzzling her side. Behind them, two males stand proudly, their impressive horns curving gracefully above their heads. The side view perspective offers a detailed look at the anatomy of these remarkable creatures, with their powerful legs and agile bodies, perfectly adapted to the rugged terrain of the Himalayas. Brian Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894) was a British naturalist, explorer, and ethnologist who made significant contributions to the scientific understanding of the Indian subcontinent. His extensive collections, including this illustration, are now housed in various museums and institutions around the world. This artwork not only serves as a testament to Hodgson's dedication to documenting the natural world but also offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of mammalogy and the exploration of the Himalayas during the Victorian era.
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