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The Avalanche
Plate 20 taken from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated withdesigns by Joseph Wolf, London 1874. Date: 1874
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Artiodactyl Artiodactyla Avalanche Cervidae Deer Epitheria Eutheria Even Toed Ungulate Geomorphology Herd Joseph Wolf Landform Mammalia Placental Mammal Stag Storm Theria Ungulate Wild Wildlife Wolf
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Plate 20: The Avalanche, from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated with designs by Joseph Wolf (London, 1874). This Victorian-era print captures the raw power and unpredictability of nature, as depicted in Joseph Wolf's intricately detailed illustration of a deer herd caught in the midst of an avalanche. The scene takes place in a mountainous landscape, where the geomorphology of the land is transformed by the forces of winter weather. The herd of Cervidae, or deer, are depicted as Epitheria, or placental mammals, with even-toed ungulates, such as stags, making up the majority of the herd. The avalanche, a natural disaster caused by the accumulation of snow and ice, is a common occurrence in mountainous regions. The herd, unaware of the impending danger, grazes peacefully outside during daytime hours. However, the sudden onset of the storm, represented by dark clouds and ominous snowfall, signals the beginning of the avalanche. The deer, startled, attempt to flee, but are unable to outrun the rapidly moving mass of ice and snow. The image is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of wildlife in the face of natural disasters. It also highlights the importance of understanding the geography and weather patterns of different regions to minimize the risks associated with such events. The intricate details of the illustration, produced by the skilled hand of Joseph Wolf, transport us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the natural history of the past.
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