A group of mammals and birds
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A group of mammals and birds
Plate 37, hand coloured engraving, from Thesaurus Volume 1, 1734, by Albertus Seba (1665-1736)
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Armadillo Cingulata Compare Comparison Dasypodidae Eutheria Mammalia Marsupial Marsupialia Metatheria Parrot Perched Perching
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Plate 37" from Thesaurus Volume 1, an intriguing and historically significant work by Albertus Seba, showcases a captivating assemblage of mammals and birds. This hand-coloured engraving, created in 1734, offers a fascinating comparison between the diverse worlds of Aves (birds) and Mammalia (mammals). In the foreground, a female parrot, with vibrant plumage and a curious expression, perches on a branch. Her beaked gaze is fixed on an armadillo, a marsupial from the Dasypodidae family, which is cautiously examining her with its protective armored shell. The contrast between the agile, flying creature and the slow-moving, burrowing mammal highlights the remarkable differences between the two classes of animals. Moving further back, a mother marsupial from the Marsupialia order, likely a member of the Cingulata suborder, cradles her baby in a pouch. The eutherian (mammal with a placenta) mother tenderly holds her metatherian (mammal with a pouch) offspring, illustrating the unique reproductive systems of marsupials. This historic illustration, with its rich colours and intricate details, invites viewers to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the natural world. The comparison between the parrot and the armadillo, as well as the mother and her baby, offers a glimpse into the vast array of life that existed long before our modern understanding of biology. Albertus Seba's Thesaurus Volume 1, with its stunning engravings and hand-coloured illustrations, remains a testament to the curiosity and wonder that drove naturalists and collectors of the past. This image continues to inspire and educate, offering a glimpse into the natural history of our world.
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