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Indian rhinoceros, Rhinoceros unicornis. Vulnerable
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Indian rhinoceros, Rhinoceros unicornis. Vulnerable
Indian rhinoceros, Rhinoceros unicornis. Vulnerable. Engraved by Griffith, Harriet or Edward. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1825
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Indian Rhinoceros, scientifically known as Rhinoceros unicornis, a vulnerable species of rhinoceros native to the Indian subcontinent. The engraving, created by Harriet or Edward Griffith and published in Edward Griffith's The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier in London, 1825, offers a detailed and accurate representation of this magnificent creature. The Indian Rhinoceros, also known as the greater one-horned rhinoceros, is the largest of the three Asian rhinoceros species. The animal is easily recognizable by its large, distinctive horn, which can grow up to 51 inches long, and its thick, grayish-brown skin covered in large warts. In this illustration, the rhinoceros is depicted charging forward, its powerful legs propelling it forward as it prepares to defend itself against an imagined threat. The Indian Rhinoceros once roamed throughout the Indian subcontinent, but due to habitat loss, poaching, and fragmentation of populations, their numbers have dwindled significantly. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are now only around 3,500 individuals remaining in the wild. Conservation efforts, including habitat protection, anti-poaching measures, and captive breeding programs, are ongoing to help preserve this iconic species for future generations. This beautiful engraving not only serves as a reminder of the natural history of the Indian Rhinoceros but also highlights the importance of conservation efforts to protect this vulnerable species and prevent its extinction.
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