Meles leptorynchus, Eurasian badger
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Meles leptorynchus, Eurasian badger
Plate 25 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)
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1800 1885 1835 1900 Arctoidea Badger Caniformia Carnivora Dr Alphonse Milne Edwards Dr Milne Edwards Epitheria Eurasian Eutheria Henri Milne Edwards Mammalia Meles Eurasian Badger European Badger Meles Meles
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This exquisite illustration is Plate 25 from Recherches pour servir à l'histoire naturelle des Mammifères, Vols. 1-4 (Researches for the Natural History of Mammals), published between 1868 and 1874 by renowned French naturalists Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) and Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900). The illustration depicts the Eurasian badger, Meles leptorynchus, also known as Meles meles in Europe. Originally from Eastern Asia and Eastern Europe, the Eurasian badger is the largest extant member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, and is classified under the order Carnivora, the carnivores. This mammal is characterized by its distinctive black and white stripes on its face, which are not present in the European badger. The illustration showcases the badger's robust build, with its powerful forelimbs and sharp claws, which it uses for digging burrows and foraging for food. The badger's diet consists mainly of earthworms, roots, and small mammals. The Milne-Edwards brothers were pioneers in the field of mammalogy, and their work was instrumental in advancing the scientific understanding of the natural history of mammals. Their meticulous observations and detailed illustrations, like this one of the Eurasian badger, continue to be valuable resources for researchers and enthusiasts alike. This illustration is a testament to the brothers' exceptional skills in taxidermy and their dedication to documenting the natural world. The intricate details, from the badger's facial features to its fur texture, are rendered with remarkable accuracy and artistry. The illustration is part of a larger collection of natural history prints from the 19th century, which provides a fascinating glimpse into the scientific discoveries and explorations of that era. It is a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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