Jardine Collection (#5)

Banded palm civet cat, Hemigalus derbyanus. Threatened
Banded palm civet cat, Hemigalus derbyanus (Hemigalea zebra). Threatened. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines Naturalists

Cape genet, Genetta tigrina. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1843

American paradoxure, Paradoxurus dubius. From a specimen in Philadelphia Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines

Banded mongoose, Mungos mungo (Herpestes mungo?). From a specimen in the Paris Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines

Yellow mongoose, Cynictis penicillata (Cynictis steedmanni). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines Naturalists Library

Echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus
Echidna or spiny anteater, Tachyglossus aculeatus (Echidna setosa). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines Naturalists Library

Greyhound dhole, Cuon alpinus. Threatened
Greyhound dhole, Cuon alpinus (Chryseus) Threatened. From a drawing at India House. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines

Brazilian rabbit, Sylvilagus brasiliensis (Lepus tapeti). From specimens in Berlin Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines

Capybara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris (Hydrochaerus cabiai). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh

Long-toed spiny rat, Dactylomys dactylinus
Long-toed spinous or spiny rat, Amazon bamboo rat, Dactylomys dactylinus, (Echimys dactylinus? Geoff.) From a specimen in Berlin Museum

Duvaucels squirrel, Sciurus hypoleucus. Indian giant squirrel? From a specimen in the Prince Maximilian zu Wied-Neuwied Museum

Pink fairy armadillo, Chlamyphorus truncatus. Endangered
Pink fairy armadillo, Chlamyphorus truncates. Endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh

Giant ant-eater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla. Vulnerable
Great anteater, giant ant-eater or ant bear, Myrmecophaga tridactyla (M. jubata). Vulnerable. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William

Sable antelope, Hoppotragus niger (Aigocerus niger). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1843

Northern ghost bat and spectral bat
Northern ghost bat or white box-tailed bat, Diclidurus albus, and spectral bat or false vampire bat, Vampyrus spectrum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles

Crab eating raccoon, Procyon cancrivorus
Crab eating raccoon, black variety, Procyon cancrivorus. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh

White-nosed coati, Nasua narica
White-nosed coati or coatimundi, Nasua narica. (South Brazilian coati, Nasua solitaria monachus.) Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William

Red panda, Ailurus fulgens. Vulnerable. From a specimen in the Museum of the Linnean Society. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William

Greater grison, Gallictis vittata. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1843

Humboldts hog-nosed skunk, Conepatus humboldtii
Humboldts hog-nosed skunk or Patagonian hog-nosed skunk, Conepatus humboldtii (Mephitis chilensis). From a specimen in Paris Museum

Red-necked wallaby, Macropus rufogriseus (Halmaturus rutilans). From specimens in Berlin Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William

Indian lion, Panthera leo goojratensis. Endangered
Indian lion or maneless lion, Panthera leo goojratensis (Felis leo gougeratensis). Endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William

Moor macaque, Macaca maura, albino?
Moor macaque, Macaca maura (Macacus maimon brachyurus). White maimon, believed to be an albino juvenile. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith

Azure-crowned hummingbird, Amazilia cyanocephala (Trochilus quadricolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds

Blue-tailed emerald, Chlorostilbon mellisugus (Golden-green hummingbird, Trochilus prasina). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

White-chinned sapphire, Hylocharis cyanus (Blue-green hummingbird, Trochilus cyaneus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Title page from Hummingbirds, Volume 1
Title page with vignette of nest and eggs. Steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds, Edinburgh, W.H. Lizars, 1834

Carl Linnaeus, Swedish, botanist
Carl Linnaeus, Swedish botanist depicted in Sami costume of Lappland. Steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds, Edinburgh, W.H

Thomas Pennant, Welsh natural historian
Thomas Pennant, portrait of the Welsh natural historian with a book under a tree. After the painting by Thomas Gainsborough

Hispaniolan emerald, Chlorostilbon swainsonii (Swainsons hummingbird, Trochilus swainsonii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Hairy-legged hummingbird, Glaucis hirsutus (Rufous-breasted hermit, Trochilus hirsutus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Scale-throated hermit, Phaethornis eurynome (Scaly-backed hummingbird, Trochilus eurynomus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Long-tailed hermit, Phaethornis superciliosus, male (Supercilious hummingbird, Trochilus superciliosus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Crimson topaz varied with white, Topaza pella (Trochilus pella). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds Volume 2

Crimson topaz, Topaza pella (Trochilus pella). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds Volume 2, Edinburgh, W.H

Red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganura
Red-tailed comet or sapho comet-tail, Sappho sparganura (Bar-tailed hummingbird, Trochilus sparganus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

White-booted racket tail, Ocreatus underwoodii (Rough-legged racket-tailed humming-bird, Trochilus underwoodii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Red-billed streamertail, Trochilus polytmus (Black-headed hummingbird, Western streamertail). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Veraguan mango, Anthracothorax veraguensis (Mango hummingbird, Trochilus mango). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

White-vented plumeleteer, Chalybura buffonii (Buffons humming-bird, Trochilus buffonii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Magnificent hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens (Duke of Rivolis humming-bird, Trochilus rivolii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Stripe-breasted starthroat, Heliomaster squamosus (White-striped humming-bird, Trochilus mesoleucus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Blue-headed hummingbird, Cyanophaia bicolor
Blue-headed hummingbird or Waglers woodnymph, Cyanophaia bicolor (Waglers humming-bird, Trochilus waglerii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Ruby-throated hummingbird, Archilochus colubris (Northern hummingbird, Trochilus colubris). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Lucifer sheartail, Calothorax lucifer (Blue-throated humming-bird, Trochilus lucifer or Trochilus cyanopagon). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Tricoloured humming-bird, Trochilus tricolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Dot-eared coquette, Lophornis gouldii. Vulnerable. (Goulds hummingbird, Trochilus gouldii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Rufous hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus (Ruff-necked or nootka humming-bird, Trochilus rufus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

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"Jardine: A Journey Through Nature's Wonders and Sporting Triumphs" Step back in time to 1933, when Harold Larwood's fiery bowling sent shockwaves through the cricketing world during the M. C. C. Cricket tour in Australia. As spectators marveled at his skill, a Hirundo rustica, commonly known as a barn swallow, gracefully swooped overhead. Amidst the excitement on the field, an Egretta garzetta, or little egret, elegantly waded through nearby waters. Its pure white plumage mirrored the dedication and precision displayed by Jardine - both cricketer and nature enthusiast. In this enchanting tale of wildlife encounters and sporting prowess, we encounter another avian marvel – the White-eared hummingbird (Hylocharis leucotis). Just like Jardine's lightning-fast reflexes on the pitch, this tiny creature dazzles with its rapid wingbeats. But not all creatures are blessed with such agility. The Talpa europaea or European mole burrows tirelessly beneath our feet – much like Jardine strategizing his next move against opponents. As we delve deeper into this captivating narrative of triumphs and challenges alike, we stumble upon Annas hummingbird (Calypte anna), whose vibrant feathers mirror Jardine's unwavering spirit amidst adversity. Yet even heroes can face unexpected obstacles. Remember that fateful day when W. M. Woodfull was struck by a cricket ball at Melbourne Cricket Ground? In that moment of chaos and concern for player safety emerged Jardine - resolute as ever - ready to lead his team towards victory once more. Beyond land-based adventures lie mysterious depths where Mesoplodon bidens lurks – Sowerby’s beaked whale gliding silently through oceanic realms just as effortlessly as Jardine commanded respect on any playing field he graced.