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Banded hare-wallaby, Lagostrophus fasciatus (endangered)
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Banded hare-wallaby, Lagostrophus fasciatus (endangered)
Banded hare-wallaby or munning, Lagostrophus fasciatus (endangered). Halmaturus elegans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Banded Hare-wallaby, Lagostrophus fasciatus, also known as the munning, a small and endangered marsupial native to the arid regions of western and southwestern Australia. The intricate details of the wallaby's distinctive banded fur, elongated ears, and powerful hind legs are beautifully captured in this historical illustration. The Banded Hare-wallaby is a herbivorous marsupial, feeding primarily on grasses, leaves, and shoots. They are well adapted to their desert environment, able to survive long periods without water by obtaining moisture from their food and conserving water in their bladder. This illustration is taken from Rene Primevere's "Lessons Complements de Buffon," published by Pourrat Freres in Paris in 1838. Buffon's "Natural History" was a groundbreaking work in the field of zoology, and these complementary lessons were intended to supplement and expand upon the original text. The high-quality engravings in this series were produced using the copperplate process, which allowed for great detail and accuracy in the final image. The Banded Hare-wallaby is currently listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Threats to their population include habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation due to mining, agriculture, and urbanization. Conservation efforts are underway to protect and restore their habitat and mitigate the impacts of these threats. This beautiful and intricate illustration not only serves as a testament to the skill of the engraver and the natural history knowledge of the time, but also highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to protect and conserve the world's unique and endangered species.
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