Zoology Collection (page 5)

Land and water lizard, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Land and water lizard, 1785. Lizard that occurs in Java, seen diagonally from above. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 173

Lizard and Tjitjak, 1784. Creator: Jan Brandes
Lizard and Tjitjak, 1784. Lizard and a Tjitjak or house gekko, seen diagonally from above. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 147 and see also, p. 36

Tokay (Gekko gecko), 1784. Creator: Jan Brandes
Tokay (Gekko gecko), 1784. Javanese tokeh or house lizard. Seen diagonally from above. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 157

Dinosaur skeleton, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Dinosaur skeleton, between 1913 and 1917
Dinosaur skeleton, between 1913 and 1917

Moth, between 1911 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Moth, between 1911 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Moth, between 1911 and 1920. With ruler for scale

'The Late Professor Moseley LLD, FRS 1844-1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Late Professor Moseley LLD, FRS 1844-1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Mrs. J.C. Crawford of Smithsonian, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. J.C. Crawford of Smithsonian, 1914
Mrs. J.C. Crawford of Smithsonian, 1914. Woman with pinned butterfly specimens

Portrait of Rondeletius, published 1574. Creators: Unknown, Johannes Sambucus
Portrait of Rondeletius, published 1574

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Salamander, newt, olm and siren
Near Eastern fire salamander a, Salamandra infraimmaculata, southern crested newt b, Triturus karelinii, olm or proteus c, Proteus anguinus, and greater siren d, Siren lacertina

Pallas tube-nosed fruit bat, Nyctimene cephalotes. Vespertilio cephalotes Pall. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Nussbiegel after an illustration by Johann Bernhard Gottfried Hopfer

Least weasel, red panda and bearcat
Least weasel, Mustela nivalis 1, red panda, Ailurus fulgens 2, vulnerable, and bearcat, Arctictis binturong 3, vulnerable

Ling fish, Molva molva (Gadus molva). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808

Skippers butterflies of Europe
Photo of an original antique lithograph from the " British and European butterflies and moths (Macrolepidoptera). By A. W. Kappel and W. Kirby published in 1895

Macedonia-Zoo-Animal
A first white-handed gibbon infant, born at the Skopje Zoo, hugs his mother, in their enclosure, in Skopje, on May 20, 2019. (Photo by Robert ATANASOVSKI / AFP)

Moths, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Moths, 19th century. Top left: Burnished Brass. Top left (just below): Grey Dagger. Lower left centre: Silver Y (on stalk). Below on left: Garden Tiger. Bottom left: Yellow Underwing

Australias crane: the Brolga
A brolga showing how it lives in its environment. There are a number of traditional Aboriginal legends and dances are associated with the bird

Australians Iconic Brolga Crane
A brolga showing how it lives in its environment. There are a number of traditional Aboriginal legends and dances are associated with the bird

Canadian goose or Cravat goose, 19 century science illustration
Canadian goose or Cravat goose. A digitally restored photographic image of the original antique litho from the Coloured Illustrations of British Birds

Coot water migratory bird
Coots are small water birds that are members of the Rallidae (rail) family. They constitute the genus Fulica. Coots have predominantly black plumage, often swimming in open water

Jackdaw
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Creeper bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Waxwing bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Black Guillemot
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Crested Lark bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Wood Lark bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Dipper bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Bee Eater
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Green Cormorant bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Greenfinch bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Wild Birds Eggs
Vintage lithograph from 1883 of wild birds eggs. Nuthatch, Sea Gull, Woodpecker, Kingfisher, Moorhen, Nightingale, Lapwing, Barn Owl, Crossbill

Picture No. 12019748
Springbok - male - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Date:

Picture No. 12019696
Cape Fox - alert at its burrow - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Date:

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Clown anemonefish, Amphiprion percula, in anemone, Heteractis magnifica, Philippines

Chromolithograph of Clematis, Cicada & beetles by Friedrich Kuhnert that appeared in Meyers Konversationslexikon, 1894 edition

Peacock, Historiae Animalium, 16th Century Gesner believes that the peacock was domesticated in very ancient times, noting that the Greeks imported them from barbarian tribes

Common Porcupine from General zoology, or, Systematic natural history Vol 2 Mammalia, by Shaw, George, 1751-1813; Stephens, James Francis, 1792-1853; Heath, Charles, 1785-1848, engraver; Griffith

Eggs of some birds and turtles, and seed cases of bryophites and some other plants. Color lithograph Lithograph

Elk from General zoology, or, Systematic natural history Vol II Part 2 Mammalia, by Shaw, George, 1751-1813; Stephens, James Francis, 1792-1853; Heath, Charles, 1785-1848, engraver; Griffith, Mrs

Jaguar, Panthera onca (Felis onca). Handcoloured steel engraving by Joseph Kidd after an illustration by Alexander Forbes from William Rhind's The Miscellany of Natural History: Feline Species

Red-Bellied Squirrel, Sciurus Feruginiventris, 1845 Red-Bellied Squirrel, Sciurus Feruginiventris. From The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Lion and Lioness in the wild. Frontispiece from the book Royal Natural History Volume 1 Edited by Richard Lydekker, Published in London by Frederick Warne & Co in 1893-1894

Blue Jay, Corvus Christatus, 1845 Blue Jay, Corvus Christatus. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

zoology, image of butterflies, from Moses Harris "The Aurelian: or, natural history of English insects, namely, moths and butterflies", London, 1766, colour print

Common ostrich, Struthio camelus. Ostrich. Handcoloured woodblock engraving from The Natural History of Birds, published by Brightly and Childs, Bungay, Suffolk, 1815

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Giant burrowing frog, Heleioporus australiacus. Vulnerable. Illustration signed SN (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder). Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Polar Bear, Urusus Maritimus, 1845 Polar Bear, Urusus Maritimus. From The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Swift Fox, Vulpes Velox, 1845 Swift Fox, Vulpes Velox. From The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

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Zoology, the study of animals, encompasses a vast array of species from all corners of the world. From the intricate etchings by Durer to Audubon's detailed lithographs, artists have long captured the beauty and diversity found in nature. In 1502, Albrecht Durer created his masterpiece "Hare, " showcasing his keen eye for detail during the Renaissance period. Carel Fabritius followed suit with "The Goldfinch, " a painting that immortalized this small bird in stunning realism. John James Audubon's lithograph of the American Flamingo in 1858 brought attention to this elegant creature with its vibrant pink plumage. Meanwhile, the Mauritian Dodo reminds us of an unfortunate fate suffered by some species due to human impact. Edward Donovan's handcoloured copperplate engraving depicted the Greater Weever fish with its venomous spines - a reminder that not all creatures are as harmless as they may seem. The Yellow Hammer bird adds a splash of color to our understanding of avian biodiversity. The Thylacine, also known as Tasmanian Tiger or Wolf, serves as a poignant example of extinction caused by human activities. Bhawani Das' Great Indian Fruit Bat showcases another fascinating mammal found in South Asia. Birds like Sparrow Hawks and Belted Kingfishers demonstrate nature's prowess as skilled hunters while Binturongs display their unique arboreal adaptations. These examples highlight just a fraction of what zoology has uncovered about Earth's incredible fauna. Through art and scientific inquiry alike, we continue to uncover new wonders within zoology - reminding us how interconnected we are with these magnificent creatures and emphasizing our responsibility towards their conservation for future generations.