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Camel and young, 1864. Creator: Pearson
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Camel and young, 1864. Creator: Pearson
Camel and young, 1864. Baby camel born...at Mr. Connor's Prince of Wales livery stables, Hackney. Its mother was...part of Mr. James Edmonds (late Wombwells) collection, then exhibiting in the neighbourhood...It is believed that this is the first two-humped, or Bactrian, camel born in England...It is interesting to watch the fondness of the mother for her little one...The mother spits like a lama when her suspicions are aroused by any undue interference with her baby, and would savagely punish any strange intruder by seizing him with her large teeth and shaking him violently. When angry they both exhibit the toothless gum of the upper jaw. The little one is very bold and clever at striking with hind and forelegs. When the mother is lying down it tries to jump over her and plays about in its own clumsy way, she looking placidly on or occasionally giving it an affectionate nibble. The young one is very fond of resting its head on any raised surface and its body on anything soft. It came frequently to our Artist to bite at his paper while he was taking the sketch, or to be caressed; while, with the uncertainty of temper characteristic of its tribe, it would occasionally repay caresses by a kick or an endeavour to use its teeth'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print from 1864 captures a tender moment between a mother camel and her young calf. The baby camel, believed to be the first two-humped Bactrian camel born in England, was welcomed into the world at Mr. Connor's Prince of Wales livery stables in Hackney. The bond between mother and child is evident as the mother displays a protective fondness for her little one.
The description accompanying the image paints a vivid picture of their interactions - from the mother's spitting when suspicious or angry, to the playful antics of the bold and clever young calf. Despite occasional displays of temper, there is an undeniable sweetness in their relationship as they share moments of affection and playfulness.
As our artist captured this scene, he was not only documenting a rare occurrence but also witnessing the natural instincts and behaviors of these majestic creatures up close. The image serves as a reminder of the beauty and complexity found in even the most seemingly ordinary moments in nature.
Through this print by Pearson, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the wonder and charm of this special pair - a testament to the enduring connection between parent and offspring across all species.
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