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Siau Island tarsier, Tarsius tumpara
Siau Island tarsier, Tarsius tumpara.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine, Harrison, London, 1800
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1. Title: "A Rare Glimpse into the Past: The Siau Island Tarsier (Tarsius tumpara) as Depicted in an 1800 Handcolored Copperplate Engraving" This print showcases the elusive Siau Island Tarsier (Tarsius tumpara), a critically endangered primate native to the Siau and Talaud Islands in Sulawesi, Indonesia. The image, a handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, published in Harrison, London, in the year 1800, offers a unique glimpse into the natural history of this fascinating creature. The Siau Island Tarsier, also known as the Tarsier maucaco, is a small, nocturnal primate with large, round eyes and a long, bushy tail. This engraving, with its intricate details and vibrant colors, beautifully captures the tarsier's distinctive features, including its large, pointed ears, sharp claws, and expressive face. The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, a popular publication during the era of zoological exploration, aimed to document and disseminate knowledge about the natural world. This engraving, along with accompanying descriptive text, would have provided readers with valuable information about the Siau Island Tarsier and its habitat. Today, the Siau Island Tarsier faces numerous threats, including habitat loss and fragmentation, hunting, and climate change. This rare and enchanting creature, once a subject of fascination for naturalists and collectors, is now a symbol of the importance of conservation efforts and the need to protect the world's biodiversity. This historical print serves as a reminder of the rich natural history that exists within our world and the importance of preserving it for future generations. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this handcolored copperplate engraving not only showcase the beauty of the Siau Island Tarsier but also offer a glimpse into the past, when exploration and discovery were the driving forces behind our understanding of the natural world.
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