Moa birds, Dinornis robustus, being hunted
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Moa birds, Dinornis robustus, being hunted
Moa birds, Dinornis robustus, being hunted by men with bows and arrows.. The moa were flightless birds native to New Zealand, hunted to extinction by the Maoris. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg. Heinrich Harder (1858-1935) was a German landscape artist and book illustrator
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Arrows Bows Creature Dinornis Dinosaur Extinct Extinction Flightless Hamburg Harder Heinrich Hunt Maoris Prehistoric Tiere Urwelt Zealand Robustus
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This chromolithograph illustration, titled "Moa Birds, Dinornis robustus, being hunted," is a poignant reminder of the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world. Created by the renowned German artist and illustrator, Heinrich Harder, in 1916 for his publication "Tiere der Urwelt" or "Animals of the Prehistoric World," this masterpiece transports us back in time to the shores of New Zealand. The Moa, Dinornis robustus, was a unique and fascinating creature native to this land. Standing up to 12 feet tall, these flightless birds were the largest species of ostrich-like birds ever to have existed. Their extinction, however, is a tragic tale of human impact on the natural world. In this illustration, we see the Moa being hunted by skilled Maori men, armed with bows and arrows. The Moa's size and lack of flight made them easy targets, and their numbers were decimated as they were hunted for food, feathers, and bones. This image, with its vivid colors and intricate details, captures the intensity and determination of the hunt, while also highlighting the consequences of human actions. Harder's illustration is a testament to the power of art in preserving history. It provides us with a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the Moa, and to reflect on the lessons that history has to teach us about our relationship with the natural world.
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