Equus asinus, African wild ass
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Equus asinus, African wild ass
African Wild Ass, Equus taeniopus. Fig. 149 page 53 of The Natural History of Animals (class Mammalia; animals which suckle their young) in Word and Picture, Vol. 2 by Carl Christoph Vogt & Friedrich Specht, 1899
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Chisholm Donkey Epitheria Equid Equidae Equine Equus Eutheria Friedrich Habitat Hippomorpha African Wild Ass Equus Africanus Asinus Equus Asinus
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Fig. 149, page 53 of "The Natural History of Animals (Mammalia)" in Word and Picture, Vol. 2, published in 1899, features an exquisite drawing of the African wild ass, scientifically known as Equus taeniopus (Carl Christoph Vogt & Friedrich Specht). This equid species, also referred to as Equus africanus or Equus africanus asinus, is native to the arid regions of Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan. The African wild ass, a close relative of the donkey (Equus asinus), is characterized by its slender build, long ears, and distinctive stripes on its legs and rump. In this 19th-century illustration, the animal is depicted in its natural habitat, likely under the bright daytime sun. The artist, George Goudie Chisholm, skillfully captured the animal's agile and alert posture, conveying its grace and power. During the late 1800s, European naturalists and explorers were fascinated by the diverse range of animal species, and works like "The Natural History of Animals" played a significant role in documenting and cataloging these discoveries. Vogt and Specht's meticulous observations and illustrations, such as this one of the African wild ass, contributed to the scientific community's growing understanding of the natural world. The African wild ass is a member of the order Perissodactyla, which includes odd-toed ungulates, and the suborder Hippomorpha, which includes horses and their relatives. This drawing serves as a testament to the rich history of natural history research and the enduring beauty of the natural world.
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