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Boys sketching giraffes, 1949. The Natural History Museum
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Boys sketching giraffes, 1949. The Natural History Museum
For the really keen young naturalist aged between 10 and 15, a Junior Naturalists Club was established. Entry was gained by producing a piece of fieldwork to prove ones dedication to the study of natural history
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1949 20th Century Archive Artiodactyl Artiodactyla Epitheria Eutheria Even Toed Ungulate Giraffa Giraffa Camelopardalis Giraffe Giraffid Giraffidae Mammalia Mounted Placental Mammal Specimen Theria Ungulate Visitor
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This photograph, taken in 1949, showcases a group of enthusiastic young boys intently sketching the majestic form of a giraffe mounted on display at their local Natural History Museum. The boys, aged between 10 and 15, were members of the esteemed Junior Naturalists Club, an exclusive organization that welcomed budding young naturalists who had demonstrated a profound dedication to the study of natural history through the submission of a piece of fieldwork. The boys' rapt attention to the towering giraffe, a representative of the Giraffidae family, is a testament to their fascination and passion for the natural world. The giraffe, a mammal belonging to the order Artiodactyla, is an even-toed ungulate and the largest living terrestrial animal. With its distinctive long neck, the giraffe is a member of the class Mammalia, order Mammalia, and the subclass Theria, making it a placental mammal within the class Eutheria. The boys' sketches capture the intricacies of the giraffe's anatomy, from the delicate patterns of its coat to the elegant curves of its graceful limbs. The museum's collection of natural history specimens, including the mounted giraffe, served as invaluable resources for the young naturalists, providing them with a firsthand look at the wonders of the natural world that they could not encounter in their everyday lives. This photograph offers a glimpse into a time when the study of natural history was a source of wonder and excitement for young people, and when the Natural History Museum served as a sanctuary for those with a deep appreciation for the natural world. The boys' dedication to their craft and their passion for the natural world is a reminder of the enduring allure of the natural world and the importance of fostering a love for it in future generations.
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