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Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, extinct flightless bird. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by George Shaw from his Zoological Lectures, Delivered at the Royal Institution, G. Kearsley, London, 1808
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Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, extinct flightless bird. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by George Shaw from his Zoological Lectures, Delivered at the Royal Institution, G. Kearsley, London, 1808
FLO4694425 Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, extinct flightless bird. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by George Shaw from his Zoological Lectures, Delivered at the Royal Institution, G. Kearsley, London, 1808.; (add.info.: Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, extinct flightless bird. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by George Shaw from his Zoological Lectures, Delivered at the Royal Institution, G. Kearsley, London, 1808.); © Florilegius
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Didus Ineptus Dodo Extinct Flightless Bird George Shaw Raphus Cucullatus Oiseau
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving captures the beauty and uniqueness of the Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, an extinct flightless bird that once roamed the island of Mauritius. Illustrated by George Shaw in 1808 as part of his Zoological Lectures at the Royal Institution in London, this print showcases the intricate details of this fascinating creature.
The Dodo, with its plump body and distinctive hooked beak, has become a symbol of extinction and human impact on wildlife. This illustration serves as a reminder of our responsibility to protect and preserve endangered species for future generations.
Through careful coloring and precise line work, Shaw's depiction brings the Dodo to life on paper, allowing us to marvel at its unique features and imagine what it must have been like to encounter such a remarkable bird in person.
As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time to when the Dodo roamed freely on Mauritius before falling victim to hunting and habitat destruction. Let us cherish this beautiful representation of a lost species and strive to learn from our past mistakes in order to prevent further extinctions in the future.
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