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Southern elephant seal, Mirounga leonina
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Southern elephant seal, Mirounga leonina
Southern elephant seal, Mirounga leonina (Phoca proboscidea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838
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Buffon Complements Elephant Leonina Lesson Phoca Primevere Proboscidea Rene Seal Southern Mirounga
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the majestic Southern Elephant Seal, Mirounga leonina, also known as Phoca proboscidea. The image is taken from Rene Primevere's "Lessons Complements de Buffon," published by Pourrat Freres in Paris in 1838. The Southern Elephant Seal is the largest species of seal, with males reaching up to 6 meters in length and weighing over 4,000 kilograms. They are named for their long, curved, trunk-like snout, which is actually a large, flexible nose used for breathing underwater and detecting prey. The Southern Elephant Seal is found in the Antarctic region, spending most of their lives at sea, only returning to land to breed and molt. They feed primarily on fish and squid, and are known for their impressive diving abilities, reaching depths of up to 1,500 meters and staying underwater for over an hour. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the intricate detail and artistry of 19th-century natural history illustrations. The delicate shading and precise lines capture the unique features of the Southern Elephant Seal, providing a glimpse into the natural world of a time long past. The illustration also highlights the importance of scientific exploration and documentation, as the study and preservation of species like the Southern Elephant Seal continues to be crucial for understanding the natural history of our planet.
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