Tailless tenrec, Tenrec ecaudatus, and lowland
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Tailless tenrec, Tenrec ecaudatus, and lowland
Tailless tenrec, Tenrec ecaudatus, and lowland streaked tenrec, Hemicentetes semispinosus.. 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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Cuvier Dictionary Ecaudatus Frederic Gabriel Lowland Madagascar Pretre Stipple Streaked Tailless Tenrec
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts two fascinating nocturnal mammals native to the island of Madagascar: the Tailless Tenrec, Tenrec ecaudatus, and the Lowland Streaked Tenrec, Hemicentetes semispinosus. The image is taken from Frederic Cuvier's "Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals," published in Paris, France, in 1816. The illustration was created by Jean Gabriel Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later became the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The engraving was executed by Massard, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. The Tailless Tenrec, also known as the Madagascar Hedgehog, is easily identified by its lack of a tail and its distinctive white stripes. It is a small, insectivorous mammal that rolls into a ball when threatened, making it difficult for predators to attack. The Lowland Streaked Tenrec, on the other hand, has a long, bushy tail and distinctive stripes on its back. It is a larger, omnivorous species that is also known to climb trees. Both species are endemic to Madagascar and play important roles in the island's ecosystems. The Tailless Tenrec, in particular, is considered a keystone species due to its role in controlling insect populations. This beautiful and historic engraving not only showcases the unique beauty of these animals but also highlights the important work of naturalists and illustrators in documenting the natural world for future generations.
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