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Whalers hunting a whale
Whalers hunting a North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis, endangered 1, and barnacles 2-5. Baleine, Balenes.Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Atlantic Creature Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Endangered Felix Edouard Glacialis Guerin Meneville Hunt Naturelle Pittoresque Shellfish Whale Whalers Baleine Barnacles Eubalaena
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This handcoloured steel engraving, created by Pfitzer for Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History) published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, offers a vivid depiction of a whaling scene in the North Atlantic. The image showcases a group of determined whalers in traditional wooden boats, armed with harpoons and lances, as they pursue a majestic North Atlantic right whale, scientifically known as Eubalaena glacialis. This critically endangered species, with its distinctive callosities and barnacles covering its body, is the largest of all baleen whales and can reach lengths of up to 15 meters. The barnacles (Balanes) attached to the whale's body are not only a part of its natural habitat but also serve as an indicator of its age and health. The presence of numerous barnacles suggests that the whale has spent a significant amount of time in shallow, sheltered waters, making it more vulnerable to human activities such as whaling. The intricate details in this engraving not only capture the raw power and beauty of the whale but also the intensity and danger of the hunt. The whalers, with their focused expressions and determined body language, demonstrate the skill and courage required to take on these magnificent creatures. This image serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between man and nature and the importance of preserving endangered species like the North Atlantic right whale for future generations.
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