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Humerus and femur of the extinct Rodrigues
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Humerus and femur of the extinct Rodrigues
Humerus and femur of the extinct Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria, in the Parisian Collection and Andersonian Collection. Lithograph by Joseph Dinkel after Werner and Dinkel from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848
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Alexander Bone Cucullatus Didus Dodo Edwin Extinct Femur Gordon Hugh Humerus Ineptus Kindred Melville Parisian Raphus Rodrigues Solitaire Solitaria Strickland
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1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: The Humerus and Femur of the Extinct Rodrigues Solitaire This lithograph showcases the humerus and femur bones of the extinct Rodrigues Solitaire (Pezophaps solitaria), a flightless bird that once inhabited the island of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean. The bones are depicted in intricate detail, with the humerus on the left and the femur on the right. The image is an accurate representation of the bones, as it was derived from the anatomical studies conducted by renowned naturalists Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville in the mid-19th century. The Rodrigues Solitaire, also known as the Rodrigues Dove or the Rodrigues Solo, is a fascinating extinct species that was closely related to the dodo (Raphus cucullatus) and the pigeons. It is believed to have gone extinct around the late 18th or early 19th century due to human activities, such as hunting and habitat destruction. This lithograph is a beautiful example of the meticulous work that was carried out by Strickland and Melville in documenting the natural history of the extinct birds of Mauritius and Rodrigues. The image was produced by Joseph Dinkel, based on the original drawings by Werner and Dinkel, and was published in Strickland and Melville's seminal work, "The Dodo and its Kindred," in 1848. Today, this lithograph is a valuable addition to the collections of the Parisian Museum and the Andersonian Museum. It serves as a poignant reminder of the unique and fascinating species that have once graced our planet, and the importance of preserving and studying the natural world. The intricate details of the bones, captured in this hand-coloured print, offer a glimpse into the anatomy of this extinct bird and provide insights into its evolutionary history.
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