Aurochs Collection (#2)

Heck Cattle (Bos primigenius taurus), an attempt to breed back the extinct Aurochs from domestic cattle. Snowstorm in the National Park, Bavarian Forest (Bayerischen Wald). Bavaria, Germany

Aurochs or Urus -Bos primigenius-, bull, enclosure, Germany, Europe

AUROCHS. Woodcut from Conrad Gessners Historiae animalium, 1551

AUROCHS, 1607. Woodcut from Edward Topsells The History of Four-Footed Beasts, London, England, 1607

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7377
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are deer and auroch figures in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7379
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is an auroch figure in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica C013 / 7362
Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

Aurochs
WAT-14362 Heck Cow - Aurochs France Bos primigenius In 1920 two Brothers Heinz and Lutz Heck set out to re-create the primitive Aurochs Ox (Bos primigenius) which became extint in Poland in 1627

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The Aurochs: Majestic Beasts of the Past From the ancient Lascaux II cave painting replica C013/7378 to the grandeur of Catalhoyuk, a very large Neolithic settlement, the presence of the mighty Aurochs is undeniable. These long-horned European wild oxen were not only admired for their impressive stature but also feared as they faced attacks from wolves in their natural habitat. Hunting the Aurochs was an exhilarating and dangerous endeavor that required great skill and bravery. The strength and power of these creatures made them formidable opponents, leaving hunters with tales to be told around campfires for generations. Sadly, today we can only admire these magnificent beasts through historical artwork and depictions found in various cultures. The Aurochs, Bos primigenius, are now extinct, forever lost to us except through remnants left behind by our ancestors. In Neanderthal landscapes captured in art forms or depicted on fragments like those seen on the Column of Marcus Aurelius in Rome, Italy; we catch glimpses into a time when humans coexisted with these awe-inspiring creatures. Even more astonishing is how far-reaching their influence was - from Mesopotamian art adorning Neo-Babylonian structures such as Ishtar Gate where Aurochs stood proudly alongside other mythical beings to Liebig's famous depiction capturing their essence. Imagine Trafalgar Square during the Ice Age when this bustling modern hub was transformed into a frozen landscape where Aurochs roamed freely. It serves as a reminder that nature has its own way of shaping our world throughout history. As we gaze upon Ishtar Gate's intricate carvings dating back to 4th century BC Babylon or explore Catal Hoyuk's vast archaeological site; let us remember that these representations hold within them stories untold about one of Earth's most remarkable creatures - The Aurochs.