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Coloured Engraving of a dodo
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Coloured Engraving of a dodo
Engraving of a dodo, an extinct, flightless bird, related to the pigeon. The size of a swan, it was heavily-built and clumsy. Two species were known with certainty: the common dodo Raphus cucullatus from Mauritius, which became extinct between 1665 and 1670, and the Rodriguez solitaire Pezophaps solitaria from the neighbouring island of Rodriguez, which died out around 1761. The dodos numbers quickly dwindled following the arrival of humans to these isolated habitats. All but defenceless, they were ill-equipped to cope with the new hunters & the competition from other introduced species. Copper engraving from Historia Naturalis Brasiliae, W. Piso & G. Marcgrave, 1658
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This print showcases a coloured engraving of the dodo, an extinct and flightless bird that once roamed the earth. The image portrays the dodo's unique features and characteristics, revealing its heavy-built body and clumsy nature. Comparable in size to a swan, this magnificent creature was closely related to pigeons. The engraving highlights two species of dodos that were known with certainty during their existence. The first is the common dodo (Raphus cucullatus) from Mauritius, which tragically became extinct between 1665 and 1670. The second is the Rodriguez solitaire (Pezophaps solitaria), found on the neighboring island of Rodriguez, which met its demise around 1761. Sadly, human arrival in these isolated habitats marked a turning point for these defenseless birds. Unable to fend off new hunters or compete against other introduced species for resources, their numbers rapidly declined. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder of how vulnerable certain species can be when faced with environmental changes caused by human activity. Captured from "Historia Naturalis Brasiliae" by W. Piso & G. Marcgrave in 1658, this copper engraving not only preserves the memory of these fascinating creatures but also provides invaluable insights into our natural world's history and evolution.
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