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Pygmy elephant tooth
Pygmy elephant tooth shown here next to one of normal size. Discovered around 1901 by Dorothea Bate (1878 - 1951)
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1. Title: "A Tale of Two Tusks: Pygmy Elephant Tooth Discovery by Dorothea Bate in Cyprus, 1901" 2.. This photograph showcases an intriguing comparison of two elephant tusks - one from a normal-sized African elephant and the other, a rare find, from a Pygmy elephant. Discovered around 1901 by the intrepid British naturalist Dorothea Bate (1878-1951), this Pygmy elephant tooth was unearthed in a limestone cave in Cyprus. 3. Dorothea Bate, an accomplished zoologist, anthropologist, and geomorphologist, dedicated her life to the study of animals, with a particular focus on mammals. Her groundbreaking research on the hippopotamus, an amphibian mammal, and other even-toed ungulates, such as deer and elephants, significantly advanced scientific understanding of these fascinating creatures. 4. The Pygmy elephant, a dwarf species of the Asian elephant (Elephus maximus), is native to the forests of Borneo and Sumatra. These animals are smaller in size, with tusks that are proportionally smaller than their larger African counterparts. 5. The discovery of this Pygmy elephant tooth in Cyprus, thousands of miles away from its native habitat, remains a mystery. Some theories suggest that it may have been transported by ancient traders or even carried by the melting glaciers during the last Ice Age. 6. The photograph, taken in the early 20th century, offers a glimpse into Bate's remarkable career and the captivating world of mammalian anatomy. This discovery, along with her extensive research on various mammals, contributed significantly to the fields of geomorphology, mammalogy, and anthropology. 7. Dorothea Bate's legacy continues to inspire and intrigue scientists and enthusiasts alike, as they continue to unravel the mysteries of the natural world. This photograph serves as a testament to her unwavering dedication and the wonders of the animal kingdom.
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