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Dusicyon Collection

The dusicyon, also known as the Falkland Island Aguara-dog or the Aguara-dog of the woods, is a fascinating creature that once roamed the Falkland Islands

Background imageDusicyon Collection: Falkland Island Aguara-dog, Dusicyon australis

Falkland Island Aguara-dog, Dusicyon australis. Extinct around 1870.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines

Background imageDusicyon Collection: Aguara-dog of the woods, Dusicyon sylvestris

Aguara-dog of the woods, Dusicyon sylvestris. Unknown species.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Background imageDusicyon Collection: Picture No. 10861008

Picture No. 10861008
Illustration: Antarctic / Falklands wolf- from Mivart 1890, original artwork by JG Keulemans (Dusicyon australis) Date:

Background imageDusicyon Collection: Culpeo Zorro (Lycalopex culpaeus) adult, drinking from roadside puddle, Torres del Paine N. P

Culpeo Zorro (Lycalopex culpaeus) adult, drinking from roadside puddle, Torres del Paine N. P
Culpeo Zorro (Lycalopex culpaeus) adult, drinking from roadside puddle, Torres del Paine N.P. Southern Patagonia, Chile, November

Background imageDusicyon Collection: Dusicyon antarcticus, Falkland fox

Dusicyon antarcticus, Falkland fox
Study skin of a female specimen from West Falkland Island. Scale is in centimetres

Background imageDusicyon Collection: Przewalskium albirostris, white-lipped deer

Przewalskium albirostris, white-lipped deer
The Falklands fox, also known as the Falkland Islands wolf or the Warrah, was the only native land mammal of the Falkland Islands. It became extinct in 1876 (on West Falkland island)

Background imageDusicyon Collection: Dusicyon australis, Falkland Islands fox

Dusicyon australis, Falkland Islands fox
The Falklands fox, also known as the Falkland Islands wolf or the Warrah, was the only native land mammal of the Falkland Islands. It became extinct in 1876 (on West Falkland island)

Background imageDusicyon Collection: Canis Antarcticus

Canis Antarcticus
Illustration (plate 4) from Charles Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle, Mammalia, Part 2, No.1, 1838

Background imageDusicyon Collection: Crab-eating Zorro (Cerdocyon thous) adult, close-up of head, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Crab-eating Zorro (Cerdocyon thous) adult, close-up of head, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Background imageDusicyon Collection: 1778 Falkland Islands Wolf Fox Extinct

1778 Falkland Islands Wolf Fox Extinct
1778 " The Wolf Fox of Faulklands Islands", a copperplate engraving from Commodore Byrons " An account of a Voyage Round the World"


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The dusicyon, also known as the Falkland Island Aguara-dog or the Aguara-dog of the woods, is a fascinating creature that once roamed the Falkland Islands. With its scientific name being Dusicyon australis, this species was often referred to as the Falkland Islands fox. Picture No. 10861008 captures the essence of this elusive animal perfectly. In it, we see a Culpeo Zorro adult drinking from a roadside puddle in Torres del Paine National Park. This image reminds us of how diverse and interconnected ecosystems can be. However, it's important not to confuse this image with another member of the Dusicyon family - Dusicyon antarcticus, commonly known as the Falkland fox. Both species were native to these islands but had distinct characteristics and behaviors. Sadly, both types of they are now extinct due to human activities and introduced predators. Their disappearance serves as a reminder of our responsibility towards preserving biodiversity and protecting vulnerable species. In contrast to these beautiful creatures, Przewalskium albirostris (white-lipped deer) still roam certain regions today. These majestic animals share their habitat with other unique wildlife that call these areas home. As we reflect on these different species mentioned above - from dusicyons to white-lipped deer - let us remember that every living organism plays an essential role in maintaining ecological balance, and is up to us humans to ensure their survival for future generations by promoting conservation efforts worldwide.