Lemming, hamster, songar rat, blind mole-rat, perfuming shrew (muskrat), and elephant shrew Lemmus lemmus, Cricetus cricetus, Mus songarus, Spalax microphthalmus, Ondatra zibethicus, Macroscelides proboscideus

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Lemming, hamster, songar rat, blind mole-rat, perfuming shrew (muskrat), and elephant shrew Lemmus lemmus, Cricetus cricetus, Mus songarus, Spalax microphthalmus, Ondatra zibethicus, Macroscelides proboscideus

5856444 Lemming, hamster, songar rat, blind mole-rat, perfuming shrew (muskrat), and elephant shrew
Lemmus lemmus, Cricetus cricetus, Mus songarus, Spalax microphthalmus, Ondatra zibethicus, Macroscelides proboscideus; (add.info.: Lemming, hamster, songar rat, blind mole-rat, perfuming shrew (muskrat), and elephant shrew
Lemmus lemmus, Cricetus cricetus, Mus songarus, Spalax microphthalmus, Ondatra zibethicus, Macroscelides proboscideus
Hand-colored copperplate engraving from a drawing by George Edwards from Ebenezer Sibly's "Universal System of Natural History" 1794.

The prolific Sibly published his Universal System of Natural History in 1794~1796 in five volumes covering the three natural worlds of fauna, flora and geology. The series included illustrations of mythical beasts such as the sukotyro and the mermaid, and depicted sloths sitting on the ground (instead of hanging from trees) and a domesticated female orang utan wearing a bandana. The engravings were by J. Pass, J. Chapman and Barlow copied from original drawings by famous natural history artists George Edwards, Albertus Seba, Maria Sybilla Merian, and Johann Ihle.); © Florilegius

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© © Florilegius / Bridgeman Images

1794 Albertus Barlow Beast Blind Blindness Chapman Cripple Disability Disabled Ebenezer Edwards Elephant Fauna Geology George Hamster Hand Colored Handicaped Handicapped Person Ihle Infirmities Invalid Johann Lemming Maria Merian Mermaid Mythical Pass Seba Shrew Sibly Sukotyro Sybilla System Universal Copperplate Cricetus Lemmus Mole Rat Muskrat Ondatra Zibethicus

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a diverse group of small mammals, including the Lemming, hamster, songar rat, blind mole-rat, perfuming shrew (muskrat), and elephant shrew. Each creature is beautifully depicted in intricate detail through a hand-colored copperplate engraving from a drawing by George Edwards. The image is part of Ebenezer Sibly's "Universal System of Natural History," a groundbreaking work published in the late 18th century. Sibly's comprehensive series covered the realms of fauna, flora, and geology, offering readers an unparalleled glimpse into the natural world. What sets this particular illustration apart is not only its scientific accuracy but also its whimsical charm. From mythical beasts like the sukotyro to domesticated orangutans wearing bandanas, Sibly's work was as imaginative as it was informative. The engravings in this collection were masterfully executed by renowned artists such as J. Pass and Albertus Seba, based on original drawings by pioneers in natural history illustration like George Edwards and Maria Sybilla Merian. Overall, this print serves as a testament to both the beauty and diversity of our planet's wildlife. It reminds us of the importance of preserving these unique species for future generations to appreciate and study.

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