Zoological Collection (page 4)

Wood-Wren, Willow-Wren, Chiffchaff (colour litho)
8650143 Wood-Wren, Willow-Wren, Chiffchaff (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood-Wren, Willow-Wren, Chiffchaff)

Eastern Pied Wheatear (female), Black-Throated Wheatear, Desert-Wheatear (colour litho)
8650142 Eastern Pied Wheatear (female), Black-Throated Wheatear, Desert-Wheatear (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastern Pied Wheatear (female)

Redbreast, Redstart (male and female) (colour litho)
8650138 Redbreast, Redstart (male and female) (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Redbreast, Redstart (male and female)

American Green-Winged Teal (male and female), Buffel-Headed Duck (male and female), Blue-Winged Teal (colour litho)
8650224 American Green-Winged Teal (male and female), Buffel-Headed Duck (male and female), Blue-Winged Teal (colour litho) by Thorburn

Mallard (male and female), Teal (male and female) (colour litho)
8650222 Mallard (male and female), Teal (male and female) (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mallard (male and female), Teal (male and female)

Red Grouse (male and female) (colour litho)
8651575 Red Grouse (male and female) (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Grouse (male and female)

Brent Goose, Common Sheld-Duck (colour litho)
8651572 Brent Goose, Common Sheld-Duck (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brent Goose, Common Sheld-Duck)

Peregrine Falcon (colour litho)
8651567 Peregrine Falcon (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peregrine Falcon)

Cirl Bunting, Little Bunting, Ortolan (colour litho)
8651561 Cirl Bunting, Little Bunting, Ortolan (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cirl Bunting, Little Bunting, Ortolan)

Nunquam Aliud Natura, Aliud Sapientia Dicit (engraving)
8666729 Nunquam Aliud Natura, Aliud Sapientia Dicit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nunquam Aliud Natura, Aliud Sapientia Dicit)

Crinoid or feather-star (engraving)
8666726 Crinoid or feather-star (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crinoid or feather-star)

Head and mouth-parts of bee (engraving)
8666721 Head and mouth-parts of bee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head and mouth-parts of bee)

Wing of dove (engraving)
8666717 Wing of dove (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wing of dove. Illustration for Outlines of Zoology by J Arthur Thomson (3rd edn, Young J Pentland)

Ornithology: remiz (Remiz pendulinus) (Eurasian penduline it) Chromolithograph 19th century Private collection
ELD4946498 Ornithology: remiz (Remiz pendulinus) (Eurasian penduline it) Chromolithograph 19th century Private collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornithology)

Ornithology: salangana or swiftlet Chromolithograph 19th century Private collection
ELD4946469 Ornithology: salangana or swiftlet Chromolithograph 19th century Private collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornithology)

ornithology: crowned crane (Balearica pavonina) (Black crowned crane) Chromolithograph 19th century Private collection
ELD4946453 ornithology: crowned crane (Balearica pavonina) (Black crowned crane) Chromolithograph 19th century Private collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: ornithology)

Ornithology: " Representation du falcon crecerelle" (kestrel) Chromolithograph of the 19th century Private
ELD4946413 Ornithology: " Representation du falcon crecerelle" (kestrel) Chromolithograph of the 19th century Private collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornithology)

Title page of the book " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (print)
DUV4213323 Title page of the book " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info)

Knot, Calidris canutus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The
FLO4641371 Knot, Calidris canutus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Literature. Don Quixote and the lion. Illustration: Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes (1605-1615), Munich (Germany)
3434406 Literature. Don Quixote and the lion. Illustration: Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes (1605-1615), Munich (Germany), 1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part)

An open female cuttlefish, plate from "Histoire naturelle: les mollusques" by Georges Louis Leclerc
AIS5369968 An open female cuttlefish, plate from "Histoire naturelle: les mollusques" by Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de Buffon (1707-1788) (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Illustration of a Rodrigues solitaire, 1848 (lithograph)
FLO4612102 Illustration of a Rodrigues solitaire, 1848 (lithograph); (add.info.: Illustration of a Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria, by Francois Leguat from his Voyage, published 1708)

Virginia rail, Rallus limicola (American water rail). Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640079 Virginia rail, Rallus limicola (American water rail). Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des
5305664 Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature-1833/1834; (add.info)

Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des
5305637 Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature-1833/1834; (add.info)

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304521 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304517 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304513 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305779 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305776 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305773 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305857 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305853 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305767 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305850 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Water snail; Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire
5305751 Water snail; Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature-1833/1834; (add.info)

Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des
5305745 Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature-1833/1834; (add.info)

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305830 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des
5305714 Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature-1833/1834; (add.info)

Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des
5305707 Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature-1833/1834; (add.info)

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305815 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305812 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Ruby-throated hummingbird, Archilochus colubris
5893527 Ruby-throated hummingbird, Archilochus colubris.; (add.info.: Ruby-throated hummingbird, Archilochus colubris, with nest and eggs. Trochilus colubris)

Ostrich, Struthio camelus
6337075 Ostrich, Struthio camelus; (add.info.: Ostrich, Struthio camelus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Galton Jr.'s Natural History of Birds containing a Variety of Facts)

Synapta maculata ( like holothuria sea cucumber ) 1880 (engraving)
6947897 Synapta maculata ( like holothuria sea cucumber ) 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Synapta maculata ( like holothuria sea cucumber ) family : Apodide. Zoology

Octopus anatomy, ventral face, 1900 (engraving)
6947881 Octopus anatomy, ventral face, 1900 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Octopus anatomy, ventral face, 1900); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

The sparkling-tailed woodstar (Tilmatura dupontii), aka the sparkling-tailed hummingbird, 1882
7125192 The sparkling-tailed woodstar (Tilmatura dupontii), aka the sparkling-tailed hummingbird, 1882; (add.info.: The sparkling-tailed woodstar (Tilmatura dupontii)

Stony polypyer. with surface filled with stars. 1880 (engraving)
6947892 Stony polypyer. with surface filled with stars. 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stony polypyer. with surface filled with stars.Zoology. 1880); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

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Step into the world of zoological wonders, where nature's marvels come to life. Amongst the vast array of creatures that have graced our planet, few are as enigmatic as the Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine. With its distinctive striped coat and elusive nature, this marsupial captivated the imagination of many. In a different realm altogether, we find ourselves enchanted by the Franklinia alatamaha, also known as franklinia. This rare flowering tree once flourished in Georgia but now exists only through cultivation efforts. Its delicate blooms serve as a reminder of the fragility and beauty found within our natural world. Venturing further into London Zoo's history, we stumble upon G H Davis' masterpiece - The New Reptile House. A testament to architectural brilliance and dedication towards conservation education, this structure stands tall even today. Amidst all these wonders lies an amphibious gem - the Great crested newt (Triturus cristatus). Critically endangered due to habitat loss and pollution, it serves as a poignant reminder of our responsibility towards preserving biodiversity. Turning our attention to Southeast Asia's rainforests brings us face-to-face with an intriguing creature: Binturong (Arctictis binturong). Known for its bear-like appearance and distinct scent reminiscent of popcorn or corn chips, it has earned itself endearing nicknames such as "bearcat" or "Asian bear. " But what if mythical beings were part of our zoological narrative? Enter Mer-People Look-Alikes – captivating legends that blur lines between reality and fantasy; they continue to intrigue generations with their ethereal allure. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its intricate creations like Luna moth (Actias luna), whose luminous green wings make them appear otherworldly during twilight hours. Their presence reminds us that magic can be found even in seemingly ordinary places. Sadly, not all creatures have been fortunate enough to survive the test of time.