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Antilopine Collection

Step into the Natural History Museum and you'll be transported to a world of majestic antilopine creatures

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Tragulus javanicus, lesser mouse-deer

Tragulus javanicus, lesser mouse-deer
Plate 103 from the Loten Collection (1754-57), a painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere (1722-c. 1781). See image reference 6373 for manuscript relating to image

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Gazelles in Natural History Museum

Gazelles in Natural History Museum
Photograph of Gazelles in the Lower Mammal Gallery. 5th July 1892 Archive ref: PH/173/3 Date: 1892

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Thomsons Gazelles in Natural History Museum

Thomsons Gazelles in Natural History Museum
Photograph of Thomsons Gazelles in the Lower Mammal Gallery. 5th July 1892. Archive ref: PH/173/4 Date: 1892

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Picture No. 10865311

Picture No. 10865311
Antilopine wallaroo (Macropus antilopinus) Thermoregulation: licking front legs for cooling by evaporation. Date:

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Male chiru head, artwork C016 / 5896

Male chiru head, artwork C016 / 5896
Ciru. Artwork showing the anatomical features of a mature male chiru (Pantholops hodgsonii). Plate 151 from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Chiru, artwork C016 / 5904

Chiru, artwork C016 / 5904
Chiru (Pantholops hodgsonii). Plate 146 from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Madoqua saltiana, Salts dik-dik

Madoqua saltiana, Salts dik-dik
On display in the Natural History Museums whale and mammal gallery (number 24). Its common name, dik-dik (or dikdik) is thought to have dervied from the sound it makes whilst running

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Antilope caudata, blackbuck

Antilope caudata, blackbuck
Plate 23 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Antilope cinerea, Chinese goral

Antilope cinerea, Chinese goral
Plate 70 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Antilope edwardsii, goral

Antilope edwardsii, goral
Plate 72 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Detail of manuscript text

Detail of manuscript text
Relating to Plate 103 from the Loten Collection, 1754-57, a painting depicting Tragulus javanicus, lesser mouse-deer, by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere (1722-c. 1781). Image under record 6372

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Gazella gazella, Arabian gazelle

Gazella gazella, Arabian gazelle
Arabian Gazelle, antelope arabica. Plate 5 from Symbolae Physicae section: Zoologica I. Mammalia by Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg (1795-1876)

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Pantholops hodgsonii, tiibetan antelope or chiru

Pantholops hodgsonii, tiibetan antelope or chiru
Composite view of the skull of a male Pantholops hodgsonii, tibetan antelope or chiru..BM(NH) 1843.1 12.100

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Pantholops hodgsonii (Tibetan antelope or chiru)

Pantholops hodgsonii (Tibetan antelope or chiru). View of skull BM(NH) 1843.1 12.100

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Ammodorcas clarkei, Clarks gazelle

Ammodorcas clarkei, Clarks gazelle
Photograph showing detail of the tail from a male Clarks gazelle skin specimen

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Raphicerus melanotis, cape grysbok

Raphicerus melanotis, cape grysbok
Ff. 17. Annotated Antelope tragulus, Melanotis... Greis-bock in Dutch. Painting by George Forster (1754-1794), made during Captain Cooks second voyage of discovery, 1772-1775

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Oreotragus oreotragus, klipspringer

Oreotragus oreotragus, klipspringer
Ff. 29. Painting by George Forster (1754-1794), made during Captain James Cooks second voyage of discovery, 1772-1775

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Pantholops hodgsonii, chiru

Pantholops hodgsonii, chiru
Plate 146 from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal, 1818-1858, by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Background imageAntilopine Collection: Antilope Gnu

Antilope Gnu
Ff. 19a. Drawing by George Forster (1754-1794), made during Captain Cooks second voyage of discovery, 1772-1775



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Step into the Natural History Museum and you'll be transported to a world of majestic antilopine creatures. Amongst the vast collection, gazelles gracefully roam in their preserved habitat. The Thomsons Gazelles, with their striking markings, captivate visitors with their beauty and agility. Moving on, your eyes are drawn to Tragulus javanicus, also known as the lesser mouse-deer. This tiny creature may be small in size but is big in charm. Picture No. 10865311 captures its delicate features perfectly. As you explore further, an exquisite artwork catches your attention - a male chiru head depicted in stunning detail (artwork C016 / 5896). Its regal presence leaves you mesmerized by its elegance and grace. Continuing your journey through the museum's halls, another artwork stands out - Chiru (artwork C016 / 5904). The intricate brushstrokes bring this magnificent antelope to life before your very eyes. Next up is Madoqua saltiana or Salts dik-dik. These petite antelopes steal hearts with their endearing appearance and nimble movements. Their presence adds a touch of whimsy to the museum's diverse collection. Antilope caudata or blackbuck demands attention with its striking coloration and impressive horns. A symbol of strength and resilience, it serves as a reminder of nature's wonders within these walls. Chinese goral (Antilope cinerea) and goral (Antilope edwardsii) stand side by side showcasing both similarities and unique characteristics that make them fascinating subjects for study among researchers visiting the museum. A closer look at manuscript text reveals intricate details about these captivating creatures' behavior patterns and habitats – shedding light on their role within ecosystems across continents. Finally, Pantholops hodgsonii steals the spotlight – Tibetan antelope or chiru – renowned for its luxurious coat and graceful movements.