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The newly-imported African elephant at the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, 1865. Creator: Pearson
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The newly-imported African elephant at the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, 1865. Creator: Pearson
The newly-imported African elephant at the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, [London], 1865. '...no example of the African species has been previously exhibited...[here], nor, we believe, has such an animal ever been previously brought to England alive. As, however, the African elephant is very distinct in its outer form as well as in its internal structure from the Indian species, the council of the society have long been desirous of bringing the two elephants together side by side in the gardens...it is only within the last few weeks that the...society succeeded in obtaining an African elephant from the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, in exchange for an Indian rhinoceros. The animal thus acquired is a young male, supposed to be five or six years old. He is nearly the same size as the smaller of the two Indian elephants now in the society's collection. When the two are placed together, as is the case every day, for some hours, the differences between them are very striking. The most obvious peculiarity of the African species consists in the enormous ears, which cover the whole side of the head. The general outline of the two species is likewise very different, as is also the form of the trunk and the shape of the forehead'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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A Momentous Arrival: The Newly-Imported African Elephant at Regent's Park, Zoological Society Gardens (1865)
In this historic photograph, a young male African elephant stands proudly in its new home at the Zoological Society of London's gardens in Regent's Park. This remarkable specimen was brought to England alive for the first time ever and is on display alongside two Indian elephants from the society's collection.
The striking features of this majestic creature are evident - its enormous ears, which cover nearly half of its head, give it a unique appearance that sets it apart from other elephant species. The differences between African and Asian elephants become even more pronounced when placed side by side, as described in an article published in the Illustrated London News.
This photograph captures a momentous occasion for zoological enthusiasts and scientists alike - the opportunity to study these two distinct species together, shedding light on their unique characteristics and furthering our understanding of elephant biology. The Zoological Society's efforts to bring this African elephant from Paris's Jardin des Plantes in exchange for an Indian rhinoceros demonstrate its commitment to expanding knowledge about the natural world.
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