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Sloth bear, Melursus ursinus. Vulnerable
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Sloth bear, Melursus ursinus. Vulnerable
Sloth bear, Melursus ursinus. Vulnerable. The Ursine Sloth in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by W. Panormo after an illustration by W. Berthoud from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Thomas Kelly, London, 1829
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the vulnerable Sloth Bear, Melursus ursinus, in its natural habitat. The Sloth Bear, a large, slow-moving mammal native to the forests of India and Sri Lanka, is depicted here with remarkable detail and accuracy. The engraving, created by W. Panormo after an illustration by W. Berthoud, is taken from William Smellie's translation of Count Georges Buffon's History of the Earth and Animated Nature, published in London in 1829. The Sloth Bear, which is classified as a vulnerable species, is shown in a relaxed pose, leaning against a tree trunk. Its shaggy, dark fur, long claws, and pointed snout are distinctively featured. The bear's long snout and sensitive snout help it to locate termites and ants, its primary food source. Surrounding the Sloth Bear in this engraving are various other animals, including a suricate, meerkat, hamster, great mangouste, mongoose, bobak, phalanger, possum, coqui, varied squirrel, and a female rodent. These animals, which are native to different parts of the world, add to the richness and diversity of the natural world depicted in this work. Buffon's History of the Earth and Animated Nature was a groundbreaking work in the field of natural history. It was one of the most comprehensive works of its time, covering a wide range of natural phenomena and organisms. The engraving of the Sloth Bear is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and the high-quality production values of the work. Today, it serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the world's diverse and vulnerable wildlife, including the Sloth Bear, which continues to face threats from habitat loss and poaching.
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