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Pale-throated sloth, Bradypus tridactylus
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Pale-throated sloth, Bradypus tridactylus
Head, paws, claws and newborn pale-throated sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, and young leopard, Panthera pardus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration from nature by Christian Nicolaus Kleemann from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771. Specimens from a Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities owned by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg
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Bradypus Claws Deliciae Georg Jeune Knorr Leopard Newborn Nicolaus Panthera Pardus Paws Sloth Tete Tridactylus Wolfgang Zoological
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Christian Nicolaus Kleemann in 1771, showcases two remarkable creatures from the natural world: a Pale-throated Sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, and a young Leopard, Panthera pardus. The image, taken from Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae or Cabinet of Rarities of Nature, offers a rare glimpse into the intricacies of these animals' physical attributes. The Pale-throated Sloth, with its expressive head turned towards the viewer, displays its distinctive grayish-pale throat and chest, earning it its name. Its three clawed hands and feet, adapted for arboreal life, are also clearly visible. Intriguingly, a newborn sloth clings to its mother's belly, providing a unique perspective on the life cycle of these fascinating creatures. The young Leopard, on the other hand, exhibits its powerful build and striking spots, which camouflage it expertly in its natural habitat. Its sharp claws and teeth are evident, underscoring the leopard's predatory prowess. This engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and dedication to natural history that characterized the Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities of Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg during the 18th century. The combination of the Pale-throated Sloth and the Young Leopard in a single image offers a fascinating juxtaposition of two very different, yet equally captivating, creatures from the natural world.
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