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Barbary ape or macaque, Macaca sylvanus. Endangered
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Barbary ape or macaque, Macaca sylvanus. Endangered
Barbary ape or macaque, Macaca sylvanus. Endangered. Simia silvanus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by C.D. Henning after an illustration drawn from nature by C. J. G. Reuss from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers Animal Illustrations after Nature, or Schrebers Fantastic Animals, Erlangen, Germany, 1775
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Barbary Daniel Endangered Illustrations Johann Linn Macaca Macaque Primate Reuss Schreber Simia Sylvanus Henning Silvanus
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Barbary Ape, also known as the Macaque sylvanus or the Gibraltar Ape. The Barbary Ape is an endangered primate native to the northwestern Africa region, specifically in Morocco, Algeria, and Spain. This engraving, created by C.D. Henning after an illustration drawn from nature by C.J.G. Reuss, is taken from Johann Christian Daniel Schreber's "Animal Illustrations after Nature," published in Erlangen, Germany, in 1775. The Barbary Ape is a fascinating creature, with a distinctive appearance characterized by its long, curved fingers and a mane of hair around its face. Historically, these apes have been a source of fascination for Europeans, with many traveling to Africa to observe them in their natural habitat. In the 18th century, when this engraving was created, the Barbary Ape was still relatively common in the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. However, due to habitat loss, hunting, and fragmentation of populations, the species has since declined significantly, and is now considered endangered. The intricate detail and lifelike quality of this engraving are a testament to the skill of the artist and the technological advancements of the time. The use of hand-coloring adds a vibrant and lifelike quality to the image, making it a beautiful and valuable addition to any collection of natural history or primate studies. Today, efforts are being made to protect the Barbary Ape and its habitat, and this engraving serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world for future generations to enjoy and study.
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