Barbary Collection (#5)

Picture No. 10909483
Barbary Macaque / Common Macaque - displaying - yawning (Macaca sylvanus) Date:

Picture No. 10909471
Barbary Macaque / Common Macaque - huddled together with baby (Macaca sylvanus) Date:

Picture No. 10909467
Barbary Macaque / Common Macaque - portrait (Macaca sylvanus) Date:

Picture No. 10909461
Barbary Macaque / Common Macaque - huddled together with baby (Macaca sylvanus) Date:

Picture No. 10909460
Barbary Macaque / Common Macaque - sleeping in tree (Macaca sylvanus) Date:

Falco pelegrinoides, barbary falcon
Three barbary falcon egg specimens

An adult mountain barbary bighorn sheep, Ammotragus lervia, or aoudad, forages high in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, west Texas

ALGERIA: ALGIERS, 1800. The harbor of Algiers, Algeria, as it looked in 1800. Wood engraving, American, 1893

Barbary Ape and Young
A proud mother Barbary Ape and her baby ape on the Rock of Gibraltar. Date: late 1960s

Barbary Spider
The FASCIATA or BARBARY spider in its web with some flies it caught earlier. Date: 1795

1560 Gesner Barbary macaque monkey ape
A Barbary Macaque monkey identified as " Ein Aff" (An ape). Woodcut with old colouring. Gesner " Icones Animalium" publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560

Barbary Duck
WAT-15803 Barbary Duck M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: web@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Little girl with a Gibraltar Barbary Macaque
A little girl sitting next to a Gibraltar Barbary Macaque (Macaca Sylvanus), trying to imitate its mannerisms. These animals are found on the Upper Rock of Gibraltar

Barbary Ape or Macaque. Despite its name it is a monkey, not an ape

Lear / Nonsense / The Cape
There was an Old Man of the Cape, who possessed a large Barbary ape, Till the ape one dark night, set the house all alight, which burned that Old Man of the Cape

View of Tunis
A general view of Tunis, a celebrated town in Barbary

Khayr Ad-Din / Barbarossa
KHAYR AD-DIN known as Barbarossa II Ottoman admiral and Barbary pirate

Punishment / N. Africa
In North Africa, Barbary arabs strip prisoners and suspend them from a beam by one hand and one foot

Barbary Corsairs, Toulon
BARBARY CORSAIRS AT TOULON The French negotiate with Barbarossa, emissary of the Turkish Sultan, against the Spanish

Bewick / Barb. Squirrel
(sciurus getulus) An attractive rodent, about the same size as the common grey squirrel

Varied Monkey (Bewick)
Bewick gives no Latin name but says its the best known of all the Monkey-tribe, being more frequently brought into Europe than any other. It is a native of Barbary and Arabia

Barbary Ape (Bewick)
Simia inuus...is wilder and more intractable than the others. It lives in most parts of Africa, from Barbary to the Cape of Good Hope

Barbary Partridge (Morr)
BARBARY PARTRIDGE (Perdix petrosa)

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Barbary: From Gibraltar to Africa's Coast" Discover the captivating world of Barbary, a term that encompasses diverse aspects ranging from wildlife to historical events. One intriguing element is the Barbary Macaque, also known as the magot, found in Gibraltar and Cadiz Province. These endangered primates, scientifically named Macaca sylvanus, offer a glimpse into nature's wonders. While Barbary may evoke thoughts of Africa or Libya due to its association with these regions, it holds significance beyond geographical boundaries. The name has been linked to various events throughout history and literature. Artists like William Heath Robinson depicted scenes such as "Blasting Limpets, " showcasing the rugged beauty of coastal landscapes. In folklore, Arthur Rackham immortalized Dick Whittington's journey towards success and fortune in his renowned illustration series. This tale takes us back to Tunis on the Coast where adventure awaits at every turn. The allure extends further eastward towards Sudan and Sahara; both regions have witnessed influences from Barbary culture over time. Meanwhile, London's Zoological Gardens proudly welcomed new additions including majestic creatures like the Barbary lion from North Africa. Amidst this exploration lies an unexpected connection – Eastern prickly pear plants (Opuntia ficus-indica). Native to America but introduced by sailors along trade routes connecting Europe with Africa during colonial times, they now thrive in parts of Morocco and Tunisia. To truly grasp this multifaceted concept called "Barbary, " one must delve into history books adorned with maps depicting Africa circa 1820. Such visual aids provide insights into how territories were defined during that era while shedding light on cultural exchanges across borders. So join us on this enchanting journey through time and space as we unravel the enigma surrounding "Barbary. " From its iconic macaques roaming freely in Gibraltar to tales echoing across continents - let us celebrate this rich tapestry of nature, history, and culture.