Capensis Collection

Bewick / Honey Badger
(mellivora capensis) aka RATEL This mustolid is so named, curiously enough, because like Pooh it is excessively fond of honey. It lives in South Africa

Picture No. 10877827
Brown Hare - Oxon (Lepus capensis) Date:

Jacky lashtail, Amphibolurus muricatus, and Cape dwarf gecko, Lygodactylus capensis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Honey badger, Mellivora capensis, and grison or South American glutton, Galictis cuja.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris

Honey badger, Mellivora capensis, and least weasel, Mustela nivalis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816

Picture No. 10899075
European Hare (Lepus capensis) Date:

Cape hyrax, Procavia capensis 1, coney, Procavia capensis syriacus 2, and groundhog, Marmota monax 3
FLO4574050 Cape hyrax, Procavia capensis 1, coney, Procavia capensis syriacus 2, and groundhog, Marmota monax 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur

Cape Aitonia, Aitonia capensis
5856348 Cape Aitonia, Aitonia capensis; (add.info.: A branch of Cape aitonia, Aitonia capensis, with many curly leaves and pale pink flowers, and a large pink angular berry at its base)

Calling hare, alpine hare, varying hare and hooded rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus, Lepus capensis, Lepus timidus
5856435 Calling hare, alpine hare, varying hare and hooded rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus, Lepus capensis, Lepus timidus; (add.info.: Calling hare, alpine hare)

Coppersmith barbet, Megalaima haemacephala, pied puffbird, Notharchus tectus, and collared puffbird, Bucco capensis
FLO4597699 Coppersmith barbet, Megalaima haemacephala, pied puffbird, Notharchus tectus, and collared puffbird, Bucco capensis

Meadow jumping mouse, Zapus hudsonius 1, sandy mole rat, Spalax arenarius 2, grey dwarf hamster
FLO4573962 Meadow jumping mouse, Zapus hudsonius 1, sandy mole rat, Spalax arenarius 2, grey dwarf hamster, Cricetulus migratorius 3, Siberian hamster, Phodopus sungorus 4

Great White Shark, Mexico
This great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed under an early morning rainbow off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

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Cape File Snake, Meheyla capensis, Native to Southern Africa Date: 31/05/2006

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Africa, South Africa, Cape of Good Hope. Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) on cliffs Date: 04/08/2006

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Africa. Tanzania. Rock Hyrax in Tarangire NP. Date: 26/08/2005

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Tanzania, Seronera area, Serengeti National Park. Hyrax (Procavia capensis). Date: 21/03/2011

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Cape Weaver building a nest in Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Cape Weaver building a nest in Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Cape Weaver building a nest in Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Cape Weaver building a nest in Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Cape Bulbul at Bushman's Kloof in Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Cape Bulbul at Bushman's Kloof in Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

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Rock Hyrax, (Procavia capensis), at 4000m, Mt. Kenya National Park, Teleki Valley, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

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Kenya, Samburu Game Reserve. Cape Hare (Lepus capensis) ears backlit Date: 20/03/2007

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Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Rock Dassie (Procavia capensis) Date: 27/08/2005

Stork-billed kingfisher resting on a branch, this subspecies is from the Sulu Archipelago
3822565 Stork-billed kingfisher resting on a branch, this subspecies is from the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines, London Zoo, 1930 (b/w photo) by Bond

Ratel or honey badger, Mellivora capensis, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by W. Symns after an illustration by Horace S

Wolves of Hudson Bay, Canis lupus, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, London. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Homecoming procession for William Curtis, 1821
Homecoming procession for William Curtis, Lord Mayor of London, 1821. Aldermen and shopkeepers carry torches beside the carriage. Procession and Te Deum Chaunt for Sir Billy Biscuit

Yellow-fronted canary (Senegal), Crithagra mozambica caniceps (Yellow-rumped bullfinch, Crithagra chrysopyga). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John

Cape bunting, Emberiza capensis (Yellow-bellied bunting, Fringillaria capensis). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of

Namaqua dove, Oena capensis (Ectopistes? capensis, Cape turtle). Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Edward Lear from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Meerkat and aardwolf
Meerkat or suricate, Suricata suricatta, and aardwolf, Proteles cristata. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals, 1836

Scrawled butterflyfish and galjoen
Scrawled butterflyfish, Chaetodon meyeri, and galjoen, Dichistius capensis (Dipterodon capensis). Handcolored engraving by Sebin after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire

African clawed frog and Surinam toad
African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis 1, and Surinam toad, Pipa pipa 2. Handcolored engraving by Forget after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire

Greater striped swallow, Hirundo cucullata (Cape swallow, Hirundo capensis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Blue plumbago, Plumbago auriculata
Blue plumbago or Cape leadwort, Plumbago auriculata (Plumbago capensis). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates

Ruellia, cyclamen, primrose and leadwort species
Fringe-flowered ruellia, Ruellia ciliatiflora, Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum, Chinese primrose, Primula sinensis, Cape leadwort, Plumbago capensis, crimson grevillea, Grevillea punicea

Bouvardia, burchellia and jasmine species
Three-leaved bouvardia, Bouvardia triphylla, trumpet-flowered bouvardia, Bouvardia versicolor, Cape burchellia, Burchellia capensis, and dwarf Cape jasmine, Gardenia radicans

Anemone species: Japanese anemone, Anemone japonica, Cape anemone, Anemone capensis, and yellow anemone, Anemone palmata. Handfinished chromolithograph by Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane

Chamaecrista capensis (Cassia capensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London, 1821

Bell gardenia, Rothmannia capensis (Gardenia rothmannii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1825

Cape hare and tapeti or Brazilian hare
Cape hare, Lepus capensis, and tapeti or Brazilian hare, Sylvilagus brasiliensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

South Island piopio, Turnagra capensis. Extinct
New Zealand South Island piopio, Turnagra capensis. Extinct. (Thick-billed thrush, Turdus crassirostris.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Greater painted-snipe, Rostratula benghalensis (Cape snipe, Scolopax capensis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Common tailorbird, stinging nettle and aardvark
Common tailorbird, Orthotomus sutorius with nest, stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, and aardvark, Orycteropus afer. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire

Cape hare and manna ash
Cape hare, Lepus capensis 2, and manna ash, Fraxinus ornus 1. Manne, Mannet ou Helamys. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pedretti from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d

Cape figwort or cape fuchsia, Phygelius capensis. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

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"Capensis: A Fascinating World of Bewick and Honey Badgers" In the vast realm of wildlife, few creatures captivate our attention quite like the capensis. Picture No. 10877827 unveils a mesmerizing scene featuring Jacky lashtail, Amphibolurus muricatus, showcasing their vibrant colors amidst a backdrop of nature's splendor. But it is the honey badger that truly steals the show in this captivating narrative. Mellivora capensis, known for its tenacity and fearlessness, emerges as a force to be reckoned with alongside grison in Picture No. 10899075. These resilient creatures epitomize strength and adaptability in their relentless pursuit for survival. Picture No. 10899075 also highlights an intriguing encounter between Mellivora capensis and least - an extraordinary moment where two species intertwine in a delicate dance of curiosity and caution. Amidst these remarkable tales lies another enigmatic character - the Great White Shark off Mexico's coast (DDE-90036898). This apex predator commands respect with its sheer size and power, reminding us of nature's intricate balance. As we delve deeper into this world brimming with wonders, Pictures DDE-90025733, DDE-90022611, DDE-90022375, and DDE-90022069 offer glimpses into diverse ecosystems where capensis thrives harmoniously alongside other fascinating beings. From Bewick to Honey Badgers alike, Capensis unravels stories that transcend boundaries – tales of resilience against all odds; tales that remind us how interconnected every living being is on this planet we call home.