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Maned three-toed sloth, Bradypus torquatus
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Maned three-toed sloth, Bradypus torquatus
Maned three-toed sloth, Bradypus torquatus and Linnaeuss two-toed sloth, Choloepus didactylus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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Bradypus Cuvier Dictionary Didactylus Frederic Gabriel Linnaeus Pretre Sloth Stipple Toed Torquatus Vulnerable Choloepus Maned
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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, published by F.G. Levrault in Paris, France, in 1816, showcases two distinctive species of sloths: the Maned Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus torquatus) and the Linnaeus' Two-toed Sloth (Choloepus didactylus). The illustration, which is part of Frederic Cuvier's Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, the painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and expertly engraved by Massard, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. The Maned Three-toed Sloth, also known as the Maned Sloth or the Crab-claw Sloth, is depicted on the left side of the image. This vulnerable species, native to Central and South America, is characterized by its long, curved claws, which are adapted for grasping and hanging upside down in trees. The mane of coarse, brown hair running down its back is a distinctive feature that helps camouflage it from predators. On the right side of the engraving, the Linnaeus' Two-toed Sloth (Choloepus didactylus) is illustrated. This species, named after the father of modern taxonomy, Carl Linnaeus, is easily recognizable by its two opposable digits on each front foot, which provide greater dexterity for climbing and feeding. The Linnaeus' Two-toed Sloth is also native to Central and South America and is known for its slow metabolism and low energy expenditure. This beautiful and intricate engraving is a testament to the natural history artistry of the early 19th century and provides a glimpse into the fascinating world of sloths, which continue to captivate our imagination and inspire scientific curiosity.
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