Mammals Collection (page 6)

Warthog Phacochoerus africanus and South American
Warthog, Phacochoerus africanus, and South American tapir, Tapirus terrestris (vulnerable).. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals

Masai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Highland cattle bull portrait {Bos taurus} Scotland UK

Capuchinbird, Perissocephalus tricolor, and Amazonian umbrellabird, Cephalopterus ornatus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Great kiskadee, Pitangus sulphuratus, and Asian paradise flycatcher, Terpsiphone paradisi.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

A young pug is dozing on a wooden bench

Co Cork, Garinish Island, Beara Peninsula, Ireland

Africa, Botswana, Moremi Wildlife Reserve, group of Hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius) standing at edge of water, young animal standing in water

Silverback Lowland Gorilla crouching on straw, holding grape bunch stem, front view

Pair of German Shepherd Dogs (Canis familiaris), one standing up and the other lying down, both facing sideways

Sitting English Cocker Spaniel (Canis familiaris), side view

Black and white rabbit, front view

George the elephant, 1935
Two attendants brush down the African elephant George in the Central Hall in one of several shots of Museum staff taken by Weekly Illustrated photographers for an article that appeared in February

Panthera tigris, tiger
Felis tigris. Plate from A Monograph of the Felidae, or Family of the Cats, 1833, by Daniel Giraud Elliot. Illustrated with 43 hand-coloured lithographs from watercolour drawings by Joseph Wolf

A Malayan forest, with its characteristic birds
Plate 9 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Mesoplodon bidens, Sowerbys beaked whale
Plate 12 The Diodon of Sowerby. Hand-coloured engraving of a drawing by James Hope Stewart (1789-1856), from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol

Physeter catodon and Hyperoodon ampullatus
Sperm whale and northern bottlenose whale. Plate 45 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2 by Archibald Thorburn, 1920-21

Mammal and Whale Gallery
Models of an Asiatic elephant (left) and an African elephant (right), on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery (number 24) at the Natural History Museum, London

Loxodonta africana, African elephant
A close-up of an African elephant adult male bull, on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery (number 24), at the Natural History Museum, London

Gorilla gorilla gorilla, western lowland gorilla

Plecotus sp. long-eared bat
A long-eared bat in flight (a microbat belonging to the Vespertilionidae family of vesper or evening bats). Photograph published in Bats by Phil Richardson, a Natural History Museum publication, 2002

Augustus H. Bishop with elephant tusks, May 1912
Augustus Bishop arrived at the Museum in 1904, aged 23, after three years training as a taxidermist

African elephant in Central Hall, February 1910
Photographed in 1910 just three years after his arrival, the African elephant later nicknamed George, was obtained from the taxidermists Rowland Ward Ltd

The Natural History Museum at Tring
Gallery 3 at the Natural History Museum at Tring, the sister museum of the Natural History Museum, London

Grizzly Bear and Mount Denali (McKinley), Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA
Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) taking a stroll on autumn coloured tundra with a view of Mount Denali (McKinley), Denali National Park and Preserve, Interior Alaska; Alaska

Horse in an old stable
Black and white image of a horse (Equus Caballus) looking out of an old snow-covered stone stable building in winter; Rathcormac, County Cork, Ireland

Honey badger, Mellivora capensis, and least weasel, Mustela nivalis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816

Long-nosed bandicoot, Perameles nasuta, and southern brown bandicoot, Isoodon obesulus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris

Wild Common Hamster - Feeding in a granary (Cricetus cricetus L.). Summer, Middle Ural Mountains, Russia

Aye-aye, Daubentonia madagascariensis, on a tree

Tapirus indicus, Malayan tapir, side view

Chow chow, (canis familiaris), front view

Illustration, female Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) with baby clinging to its back, side view

Elephants. Serengeti. Tanzania. Africa

Eulemur macaco, black lemur
Plate 217 from Capter 7 of Gleanings of Natural History Vol. 5 by George Edwards (1694-1773), published 1758-1764. Entitled The Black Maucauco

Sus moupinensis, wild hog
Plate 80 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)

Lynx sp. lynx
Stuffed specimen from the collection of the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Mastodon in Geological Gallery, December 1919
The Guide Lecturer, John Henry Leonard, took this shot of two girls inspecting a primitive elephant or mastodon (Mammut americanus), in December 1919

Moose, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Horse and farm, near Kent, Connecticut, New England, United States of America, North America

Mountain goat on peak, Mt. Evans, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Tooth from Coelodonta antiquitatis, woolly rhinoceros
This woolly rhino tooth, together with two others were found in 1668 at Chartham, near Canterbury in Kent by natural historian John Somner

White domestic Alpaca {Lama pacos}, bred in the UK for its soft wool, UK

Asiatic Wild Water Buffalo (Bubalus arnee), Royal Manas National Park, Bhutan

Three banded armadillo {Tolypeutes tricinctus} in defensive ball. Captive, UK

Female Eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) standing next to joey, Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia, May

European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) young rabbit stands alert in grass, Norfolk, UK, June. Non-ex

Red deer stag (Cervus elaphus) calling during rut. Richmond Park, England, UK, Europe

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Mammals, the diverse group of animals that share common characteristics such as warm-bloodedness, hair or fur, and the ability to nurse their young. From the majestic brown bear and grey wolf roaming together in wetlands to the captivating sight of a pair of European grey wolves interacting in Tromso, Norway, these creatures never fail to captivate us with their beauty. Just like Mary Anning, a pioneering paleontologist who discovered important fossils from ancient mammals during her time (1799-1847), we continue to uncover fascinating insights about our mammalian ancestors. The hominid crania and Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) also known as Lucy provide valuable clues about our evolutionary journey. But it's not just our own species that fascinates us; we are equally intrigued by other mammals' behaviors. Whether it's witnessing a wolverine gracefully walking over snow in Kamchatka or observing an African lioness up close with her intense gaze, these moments remind us of the incredible diversity within this animal group. Sperm whales resting peacefully off the coast of Pico in Portugal or encountering a wild Siberian/Amur tiger amidst woodland near Perekatnaj river evoke awe for their sheer power and grace. Even llamas can capture our attention with their unique charm when portrayed in stunning portraits against vibrant landscapes. As we delve deeper into understanding mammalian biology, concepts like sensory homunculus and motor homunculus help unravel how different parts of their bodies contribute to various senses and movements. These intricate details only deepen our appreciation for these remarkable creatures. Mammals encompass an extraordinary array of species that continually amaze us through their behavior, appearance, and evolutionary history. They remind us that nature's wonders extend far beyond what meets the eye – whether it be bears splashing through wetlands or tigers prowling silently through woodlands – mammals never cease to captivate our imagination.