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Spotted hyena or laughing hyena, Crocuta crocuta (Hyaena crocuta)
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Spotted hyena or laughing hyena, Crocuta crocuta (Hyaena crocuta)
6337144 Spotted hyena or laughing hyena, Crocuta crocuta (Hyaena crocuta) by Lizars, William Home (1788-1859); (add.info.: Spotted hyena or laughing hyena, Crocuta crocuta (Hyaena crocuta). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from his volume on Dogs from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Mammalia, W. H. Lizars, Edinburgh, 1840.); © Florilegius
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Canine Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith Mammalia Naturalists Library Sir William Jardine Spotted Hyena Steel Engraving William Lizars Crocuta Crocuta Laughing Hyena
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This print showcases the Spotted Hyena, also known as the Laughing Hyena. The image, captured by William Home Lizars and handcoloured with meticulous detail, truly brings this fascinating creature to life. The Spotted Hyena, scientifically named Crocuta crocuta (Hyaena crocuta), is depicted in all its glory - a majestic walking stick in nature's grand design. Its distinctive coat pattern of spots against a sandy background adds to its allure and uniqueness. Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith's drawing served as the inspiration for this steel engraving, which was featured in Sir William Jardine's renowned Naturalists Library: Mammalia. This volume on dogs provides an insight into the diverse world of canines and their place within zoology. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork, we are reminded of the hyena's significance in both cultural folklore and scientific study. Known for its haunting laughter-like vocalizations, it has long been associated with mystery and intrigue. Let this print transport you to the heart of Africa where these incredible creatures roam freely across vast landscapes. It serves as a testament to nature's boundless beauty and diversity that continues to captivate us through art.
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