Pygmy Collection

Skeleton of Negrillo or pigmy
A skeleton of a female pygmy from the Akka Tribe, Monnattu, central Africa. Specimen presented by Dr Emin Pasha, 1887. Photograph by J Benjamin Stone in 1907

Silky anteater, Cyclopes didactylus, and giant
Silky anteater or pygmy anteater, Cyclopes didactylus, and giant anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla (vulnerable). Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies

Domestic Goat, Pygmy Goat, kid, standing

Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) adult female with young, yawning (captive)

Silky anteater and black tamandua
Silky anteater or pygmy anteater (Azaras cagouare), Cyclopes didactylus, and black tamandua, Tamandua tetradactyla. From Felix de Azaras Voyages dans l Amerique Meridionale, 1801

Picture No. 11049912
Borneo Elephant / Borneo Pygmy Elephant (subspecies of Asian elephant) feeding Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo, Asia Date:

American explorer and his wife with a group of African Pygmies in the Belgian Congo (b / w photo)
6015554 American explorer and his wife with a group of African Pygmies in the Belgian Congo (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pygmy donkey at Whipsanade zoo seen here with small child. Bedfordshire, April 1953 D1890-001

Fight between Pygmies and Cranes. A story from Greek mythology. From The Strand Magazine published 1897
878611 Fight between Pygmies and Cranes. A story from Greek mythology. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

DDE-90038272
South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Least pigmy owl on tree limb. Date: 21/07/2004

DDE-90037235
Pygmy Marmoset, (Cebuella pygmaea), captive, Amazon basin. Date: 17/02/2005

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Pygmy Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pygmeus) in the Danube Delta, is a near threatened species where app 80% of the whole European population is living in the Danube Delta. Portrait of adult in tree

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Pygmy Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pygmeus) in the Danube Delta, is a near threatened species where app 80% of the whole European population is living in the Danube Delta. Portrait of adult in tree

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Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Close-up of the world's smallest seahorse. Date: 21/05/2009

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A pygmy cuttlefish above a well-camouflaged frogfish. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. A pygmy seahorse lives in association with seafans and matches color of host fan for protection. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of pygmy seahorse the same coloration as surrounding coral. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of pygmy seahorse the same coloration as surrounding coral. Date: 19/05/2006

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Pygmy Falcon, Polihierax semitorquatus, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania Date: 11/11/2005

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MALI, Dogon Lands. Traditional Tellem (malian pygmees) houses on the Bandiagara cliffs Date: 12/02/2005

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MALI, Dogon Lands. Traditional Tellem (malian pygmees) houses on the Bandiagara cliffs Date: 12/02/2005

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Kenya. Pygmy falcon bird on limb. Date: 19/05/2006

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Kenya, Lake Baringo. Close-up of pygmy kingfisher perched on thorny limb. Date: 19/05/2006

The Giant and the Pygmies (litho)
3652001 The Giant and the Pygmies (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giant and the Pygmies)

Uil; Pygmee owl, Owl
eurasian pygmee owl is standing on an tree branch with a death mouse Date: 08-02-2021

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Pygmy / Bonobo Chimpanzee, mooning keeper for attention with Christmas hat Date: 21-Mar-06

Northern Pygmy Owl, close-up on branch wearing glasses Dist. South Alaska to Guatamala. Date: 13-Jun-11

Northern Pygmy Owl, close-up on branch wearing red woolly hat Date: 13-Jun-11

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Surgical mask drifting in the ocean along with other plastic waste. Note Yellow Pygmy Goby, Lubricogobius exiguus, (about 2cm size) hiding inside the mask folds

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Pygmy Squid with shrimp (Palaemonidae Family) prey - night dive - Murex House Reef dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Les Pygmees combattant les Grues (engraving)
3644242 Les Pygmees combattant les Grues (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Pygmees combattant les Grues)

A young African Elephant and Pygmy African Elephant interact with a large group of
3618628 A young African Elephant and Pygmy African Elephant interact with a large group of children, through the railings of their paddock, London Zoo, 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond

The pigmies of Piccadilly: Lucia Zarath and General Mite with the exhibitor (engraving)
608609 The pigmies of Piccadilly: Lucia Zarath and General Mite with the exhibitor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pigmies of Piccadilly)

Advert for Astleys Grand Juvenile Fetes and Holiday Entertainments (engraving)
602483 Advert for Astleys Grand Juvenile Fetes and Holiday Entertainments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Newly arrived baby pygmy forest elephant Tiny, with her keepers Robertson
2627280 Newly arrived baby pygmy forest elephant Tiny, with her keepers Robertson, Stimpson and Milbourn at London Zoo, 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond

Young female African Pygmy Elephant Oojah with her front feet
3066189 Young female African Pygmy Elephant Oojah with her front feet on the embarkation steps, reaching for her trainer, who is on the top step, with her trunk, London Zoo

Flaming sword, Vriesea splendens (Tillandsia splendens). Chromolithograph from an illustration by B. Herincq from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Pygmies Hunting, from the Casa del Dottore (House of the Doctor) from Pompeii
BEN119493 Pygmies Hunting, from the Casa del Dottore (House of the Doctor) from Pompeii, c.50-79 AD (fresco) by Roman, (1st century AD); 126x74 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Pygmies at a Fair, Drawing Water from a Well in the Foreground
1766796 Pygmies at a Fair, Drawing Water from a Well in the Foreground and Watching Theatrical Performances Beyond (oil on canvas) by Bocchi or Boccasi

Pygmy iris, Iris pumila (Two-flowered flower de luce, Iris biflora) Iris nudicaulis on plate. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Silky anteater or pygmy anteater, Cyclopes didactylus. Myrmecophaga didactyla Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Tyroff after an illustration by J.D

Batess pygmy antelope and anoa (critically endangered)
Batess pygmy antelope, Neotragus batesi, and anoa or midget buffalo, Bubalus depressicornis (critically endangered). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de

Yellow-capped pygmy parrot and groove-billed ani
Yellow-capped pygmy parrot, Micropsitta keiensis, male and female, and groove-billed ani, Crotophaga sulcirostris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de

Tawny-crowned pygmy tyrant, Euscarthmus meloryphus (Rufus-crowned tody, Lepturus ruficeps). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson from Sir William

Eared pygmy tyrant, Myiornis auricularis (Great-headed tody, Todus megacephalus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson from Sir William Jardines

Pygmy marmoset, Cebuella pygmaea (Leonine tamarin, Midas leonina). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Pygmy parrot, Micropsitta pusio, and black-capped lory, Lorius lorry. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque

White woodpecker and Philippine pygmy woodpecker
White woodpecker, Melanerpes candidus, Philippine pygmy woodpecker, Yungipicus maculatus, male and female. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries

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"Discovering the World of Pygmy Creatures: From Silky Anteaters to Giant Pygmy Hippos" Meet the silky anteater, also known as Cyclopes didactylus, a fascinating creature with its long snout and unique appearance. A playful sight awaits you - a domestic goat and its adorable pygmy kid standing side by side, showcasing their miniature charm. Witness the heartwarming bond between an adult female pygmy hippopotamus and her young as they share a yawn in captivity. Behold the enchanting encounter between a silky anteater and black tamandua, two tiny wonders exploring their forest habitat together. Delve into history with a glimpse at the skeleton of Negrillo or pigmy, offering insights into ancient human civilizations that once thrived. Picture No. 11049912 captures an American explorer and his wife surrounded by African Pygmies in the Belgian Congo, revealing cultural connections across continents. Uncover Greek mythology's intriguing tale of a fight between Pygmies and Cranes from The Strand Magazine published in 1897 - legends come alive. At Whipsnade zoo, marvel at the delightful sight of a pygmy donkey accompanied by a small child; it's an endearing display of size contrast. Explore captivating moments frozen in time through DDE-90038272, DDE-90037235, and DDE-90034817 - each frame holds untold stories waiting to be discovered. In this diverse world filled with pygmies big and small, there is always something extraordinary to learn about these remarkable creatures.