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Moustached guenon or moustached monkey, Cercopithecus cephus
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Moustached guenon or moustached monkey, Cercopithecus cephus
Moustached guenon or moustached monkey, Cercopithecus cephus. Moustac. Copperplate engraving by Le Charpentier after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle, Imprimerie Royale, Paris, 1766
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Buffon Cercopithecus Charpentier Comte Georges Louis Guenon Histoire Imprimerie Jacques Leclerc Monkey Moustached Naturelle Primate Royale Seve
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1. Title: Moustached Guenon or Moustached Monkey (Cercopithecus cephus) 2. Description: This image showcases the intriguing features of the Moustached Guenon, also known as the Moustached Monkey (Cercopithecus cephus). This primate is indigenous to the forests of Central and West Africa. The copperplate engraving, created by Le Charpentier after an illustration by Jacques de Seve, is an exquisite representation of this remarkable creature from the 18th century. 3. Background: The Moustached Guenon is a medium-sized primate with a distinctive moustache-like tuft of fur on its face. This feature, along with its long, bushy tail and black and white fur, makes it an easily recognizable species. In the wild, they live in groups of up to 30 individuals, and their diet consists mainly of leaves, fruits, and flowers. 4. Historical Significance: This engraving is taken from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon's "Histoire Naturelle," published by the Imprimerie Royale in Paris in 1766. Buffon was a renowned French naturalist, and his work was a groundbreaking contribution to the field of natural history. The detailed and accurate illustrations, such as this one, were essential for the scientific community's understanding of various species during this period. 5. Conservation Status: The Moustached Guenon is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. However, their populations are declining due to habitat loss and fragmentation, making conservation efforts crucial to ensure their continued survival. 6. Conclusion: This stunning copperplate engraving not only highlights the unique beauty of the Moustached Guenon but also serves as a testament to the remarkable advancements in natural history during the 18th century. It is a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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