Mammal Collection

Sensory homunculus
This model shows what a mans body would look like if each part grew in proportion to the area of the cortex of the brain concerned with its sensory perception

Hares, 1878 (oil on canvas)
659635 Hares, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Hermansen, Olaf August (1849-97); 62x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hares. Olaf August Hermansen (1849-1897). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1878

Horse Illustration 09
Rafal Kulik

The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). Creator: William Hogarth
The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). A man with a chain and padlock round his neck, carrying a " load of mischief" : a woman holding a glass of gin rides on his back

Coast at Claddaghduff with Omey Island, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Mary Anning (1799-1847)
Pioneer fossil collector of Lyme Regis, Dorset. Oil painting by an unknown artist, before 1842. Golden Cap is visible in the background. Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Motor homunculus
This model shows what a mans body would look like if each part grew in proportion to the area of the cortex of the brain concerned with its movement

Antique map of Tasmania

Red deer, Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Thylacinus cynocephalus (Tasmanian Tiger, Tasmanian Wolf, Thylacine)
Illustration of a Thylacinus cynocephalus (Tasmanian Tiger, Tasmanian Wolf, Thylacine)

Basset Hound with Outstretched Ears
The large, floppy ears of the Basset Hound have a job to do. As a they trot across the ground, their ears help bring smells directly to their face

Brown Hare Lepus europaeus in meadow in summer Norfolk UK

Close-up of the head of a shaggy Highland cow with horns, looking at the camera, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Black Aberdeen Angus calf suckling, with cow, Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Hazel Dormice, Muscardinus avellanarius, sleeping, Kent, UK, autumn

Scottish Highland cattle -Bos primigenius f. taurus- calf, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Hominid crania
L to R: Australopithecus africanus; Homo rudolfensis; H.erectus; H. heildebergensis; H. neanderthalensis and H. sapiens. Arranged in chronological order these specimens (casts)

Primitive men with spears hunting a glyptodon, large, armored mammal of the family Glyptodontidae.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric

African Lioness - close up of female (Panthera leo)

Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) (Lucy)
A cast of the partial skeleton (nicknamed Lucy) of Australopithecus afarensis found at the Hadar, North East Ethiopia in 1974 by Donald Johanson

African Elephants at water hole, Etosha NP, Namibia, South Africa

Jersey cow, Jersey, St. Helier, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

Black Labrador Retriever dog, male, Germany

Pterodactyls considered as marsupial bats
Pterodactylus crassirostris above P. brevirostris. Plate from Note on the Pterodactyle Tribe... Paper in The Zoologist, Vol 1, 1843 by Edward Newman

Reindeer on Cairngorm Scottish Highlands winter

Rothschild giraffes at The Giraffe Manor on the outskirts of Nairobi. The centre is a popular tourist destination. There are usually ten adult giraffes at the centre

Wet black Labrador Retriever dog (Canis lupus familiaris) at the dog beach, male, domestic dog

Horses skull, coloured X-ray

Red deer stag
Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag standing in front of Sgurr Mor mountain. Photographed in Glen Garry, Scotland, in March

European Brown Hare boxing in spring Norfolk March

Okapi chewing leaves
Okapi eating leaves from a tree branch drawn for Drawing at the Zoo published in 1949. The okapi is a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa

Male African Wild Dog, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Botswana

Giant Pangolin Manis gigantea carrying young on tail, illustration
Giant Pangolin (Manis gigantea) carrying young on its tail, illustration

Cat tongue surface, SEM
Cats tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a cats (family Felidae) tongue. The tongue is covered in many backward facing papillae (projections)

Shropshire sheep
Illustration of a Shropshire sheep

Sheep Breeds
Illustration of a sheep breeds: Merino sheep Electoral-Negretti, Hampshire or Hampshire Down sheep, Shropshire sheep, Negretti merino sheep, Cotswold sheep, Heidschnucke, Soissonais sheep

A sperm whale family swimming together
A sperm whale family swims together while sharing a close bond between them

Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) (Lucy)
A partial skeleton (nicknamed Lucy) of Australopithecus afarensis found at the Hadar, North East Ethiopia in 1974 by Donald Johanson

Greyhound design
Drawing 26 Vol 2 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1876. (Two separate negatives)

Ground sloth droppings or coprolite
Ground sloth (Mylodon darwinii) fossilised droppings or coprolite, 13, 000 year old specimen from the Pleistocene, Chile

Llama family

Badger and squirrel - scanned 1888 engraving

Zebra-drawn trap of Lord Walter Rothschild
Rothschild broke in and trained several zebras to pull a trap, which he memorably used to visit Buckingham Palace in 1898 Date: 1898

Binturong (Arctictis binturong)
Illustration of a Binturong or Arctictis binturong or Asian Bearcat or Palawan Bearcat or Bearcat in the meadow

Head of a Bald Uakari, Cacajao calvus, red-faced monkey

Sika deer, Spotted Deer or Japanese Deer (Cervus nippon), stag

Sheep pasture, Glencolumbcille, or Glencolumbkille, County Donegal, Ireland, Europe

Shetland Pony, skewbald horse, galloping across a meadow

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"Mammals: A Journey Through Time and Diversity" Step into the fascinating world of mammals, where sensory homunculus unveils the intricate mapping of our senses. From Mary Anning's groundbreaking discoveries in paleontology to an antique map of Tasmania, we embark on a captivating exploration. Meet Thylacinus cynocephalus, also known as the Tasmanian Tiger or Tasmanian Wolf – a mysterious creature that once roamed Australia. Its presence is immortalized in history through this rare depiction on an ancient map. Observe a Basset Hound with outstretched ears, capturing every sound around them with remarkable precision. These loyal companions remind us of the diverse range of mammalian species that have evolved alongside humans throughout history. Travel to Lochranza in Isle of Arran, Scotland, where majestic red deer roam freely amidst breathtaking landscapes. Witness their grace and strength as they navigate their natural habitat. In Caithness, Scotland, witness the tender bond between a black Aberdeen Angus calf and its nurturing mother cow. This heartwarming scene reminds us of the maternal instincts ingrained within mammalian species across continents. Delve into our evolutionary past by examining hominid crania – relics from our ancestors' journey towards becoming Homo sapiens. Among them stands Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1), affectionately named Lucy - a pivotal discovery shedding light on human evolution. Discover Hazel Dormice peacefully sleeping during autumn in Kent, UK - these tiny creatures exemplify nature's ability to adapt and thrive even in challenging environments. Uncover the intricacies of motor control through motor homunculus - a visual representation highlighting how different areas of our brain control specific movements within our bodies. Finally, encounter Jersey cows grazing contently in St. Helier at Channel Islands; their gentle demeanor symbolizes mankind's long-standing relationship with domesticated animals for sustenance and companionship.