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Female hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius
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Female hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius
Female hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817
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This image showcases a female hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, as depicted in Francois Le Vaillant's "Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa," published between 1815 and 1817. The engraving, hand-colored by Lazaretti, was produced from a copperplate by Dell'Acqua, as part of Giovanni Battista Sonzogno's "Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti)" in Milan. Le Vaillant, a renowned French naturalist and explorer, embarked on several expeditions into Africa during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His detailed observations and illustrations contributed significantly to the scientific community's understanding of the African continent's unique flora and fauna. The female hippopotamus in this print is depicted in a serene yet powerful pose, lying on the riverbank with her massive body submerged in the water. Hippopotamuses are semi-aquatic mammals, spending most of their day submerged in water to protect themselves from the intense African sun and to keep cool. Their large size and powerful jaws make them formidable creatures, capable of inflicting severe damage with their sharp teeth. The intricate details in this hand-colored engraving highlight the hippopotamus's unique physical features, such as her wrinkled, grayish-pink skin and her large, webbed feet. This print not only serves as a testament to the beauty and diversity of African wildlife but also to the remarkable exploration and documentation efforts of naturalists like Francois Le Vaillant.
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