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Addax, Addax nasomaculatus. Critically endangered
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Addax, Addax nasomaculatus. Critically endangered
Addax or screwhorn antelope, Addax nasomaculatus (Oryx addax). Critically endangered. Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1827
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Addax Antelope Baron Critically Cuvier Endangered Griffith Hamilton Landseer Oryx Ruminantia Nasomaculatus Smith
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Addax Nasomaculatus, also known as the Addax or Screwhorn Antelope, is depicted in this exquisite handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths' "The Animal Kingdom" by the Baron Cuvier, published in London by Whittaker in 1827. The Addax is a critically endangered species of antelope native to the arid regions of the Sahara Desert in North Africa. With its distinctive spiral horns, large ears, and white coat, the Addax is an iconic representation of the natural history of the region. Charles Hamilton Smith, the illustrator of this work, meticulously captured the Addax's unique features in his original drawing, which was then carefully engraved and handcoloured to create this stunning image. Thomas Landseer, the engraver, expertly translated Smith's artwork into this intricate and detailed print. The Addax was once abundant in the Sahara Desert, but due to habitat loss, poaching, and competition with livestock, its population has dwindled to a critical level. Today, the Addax is considered one of the world's most endangered large mammals, with an estimated population of fewer than 300 individuals remaining in the wild. This print serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the world's rare and endangered species, and the role that natural history records and illustrations play in documenting and raising awareness about their plight. The Addax's story is a call to action for us all to take steps to protect and conserve the natural world and the incredible creatures that inhabit it.
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