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Mexican wolf, Canis lupus baileyi
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Mexican wolf, Canis lupus baileyi
Mexican wolf, Canis lupus baileyi.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Dogs published by W. H. Lizars, Edinburgh, 1839
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This handcolored engraving on steel, titled "Mexican Wolf, Canis lupus baileyi," is a stunning and historically significant representation of one of the most elusive and endangered canid species in North America. The image was created by Scottish engraver William Lizars, based on a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith, and was published as part of Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's Library: Dogs, in 1839. The Mexican wolf, also known as the lobo, is a subspecies of gray wolf native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Once abundant across the region, the Mexican wolf population was decimated by habitat loss, hunting, and persecution, leading to its inclusion on the Endangered Species List in 1976. Today, the population remains critically endangered, with fewer than 100 individuals in the wild. This beautiful engraving captures the Mexican wolf's distinctive features, including its short, thick coat, pointed ears, and expressive eyes. The intricate details of the fur texture and the delicate shading in the handcoloring add depth and dimension to the image, making it a valuable historical record of this magnificent animal. The Naturalist's Library: Dogs was a comprehensive work that showcased various breeds and wild canids, providing valuable information on their physical characteristics, behavior, and distribution. This Mexican wolf engraving is a testament to the importance of natural history records in documenting and preserving the world's biodiversity. As we continue to face the challenges of conserving endangered species, including the Mexican wolf, it is essential to appreciate and learn from the rich history of natural history documentation, such as this beautiful and informative engraving by William Lizars and Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith.
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