Aquaticus Collection

Wolfhound 1, Siberian dog 2, Icelandic sheepdog 3, dalmatian 4, water dog 5, and greyhound 6
FLO4574479 Wolfhound 1, Siberian dog 2, Icelandic sheepdog 3, dalmatian 4, water dog 5, and greyhound 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Western dock, Rumex aquaticus
5856112 Western dock, Rumex aquaticus; (add.info.: Western dock, Rumex aquaticus. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Shrews and moles
Water shrew, Neomys fodiens, Etruscan shrew, Suncus etruscus, common shrew, Sorex araneus, star-nosed mole, Condylura cristata, European mole, Talpa europaea, and eastern mole, Scalopus aquaticus

Passeres, Larks (colour litho)
6016762 Passeres, Larks (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Larks)

Bulldog and poodle breeds of dog, Canis lupus familiaris. (Mislabeled mastiff, Canis molossus, and water dog, Canis aquaticus)

Dog breeds including poodle, chow, pug, etc
Lurcher or matin dog, Canis laniarius, Bichon, Spanish dog, Chow Chow, Pug dog, Canis fricator, and Poodle or water hunting dog, Canis aquaticus

Lesser burdock, Arctium minus, and water chestnut, Trapa natans. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Water-crowfoot species, Ranunculus aquatilis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Western dock, Rumex aquaticus, and ox-eye daisy, Leucanthemum vulgare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

White-throated dipper, Cinclus cinclus. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Tree frog, water rail and landrail
European tree frog, Hyla arborea, water rail, Rallus aquaticus, and corn crake or landrail, Crex crex. Rainette verte, rale d eau, rale de genets

Horsehair worm, Gordius aquaticus.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Russian Desman, Desmana moschata (vulnerable), and eastern mole, Scalopus aquaticus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris

Water rail, Rallus aquaticus, and Eurasian coot, Fulica atra.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France

Grey or winter wagtail, Motacilla cinerea.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Picture No. 10880637
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) Date:

Picture No. 10855240
WATER RAIL (Rallus aquaticus) Date:

Picture No. 10893088
Marsh Ragwort (Senecio aquaticus) Date:

Water Rail crossing dyke between reed beds at RPSB Minsmere Suffolk

Large Rough Water Dog
(canis aviarius aquaticus) (Buffon : le grand barbet) This clever, hardy dog is carried on board ships, thanks to its ability to retrieve things fallen overboard

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"Aquaticus: A World of Water Wonders" Dive into the fascinating realm of Aquaticus, where a diverse array of creatures and plants thrive in watery habitats. From shrews to moles, this aquatic wonderland is home to unexpected inhabitants. Passeres and larks grace the skies with their vibrant plumage, captured beautifully in color lithographs. Meanwhile, even our beloved canine companions find solace here - from bulldogs to poodles, dog breeds of all kinds can be spotted enjoying the water's embrace. As we explore further, we encounter an intriguing mix of flora. The lesser burdock and water chestnut add splashes of green amidst tranquil waters. Water-crowfoot species like Ranunculus aquatilis create delicate floating carpets while Western dock and ox-eye stand tall on the water's edge. Birdwatchers will delight in spotting the white-throated dipper gracefully navigating through rushing streams alongside tree frogs and elusive landrails. And let us not forget about the peculiar horsehair worm known as Gordius aquaticus that calls these waters its home. In this enchanting world lies a vulnerable creature called Russian Desman or Desmana moschata - a reminder of nature's fragility that needs our protection. Alongside them reside other remarkable avian residents such as water rails and Eurasian coots who share their lives within these wetlands. Aquaticus beckons us to immerse ourselves in its wonders; it invites us to marvel at its rich biodiversity where both familiar faces like poodles and chows mingle with extraordinary species like Russian Desmans and horsehair worms. Let us cherish this precious ecosystem for generations to come.