Mammal Collection (page 11)

Mammal and Whale Gallery
Models of an Asiatic elephant (left) and an African elephant (right), on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery (number 24) at the Natural History Museum, London

Loxodonta africana, African elephant
A close-up of an African elephant adult male bull, on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery (number 24), at the Natural History Museum, London

Gorilla gorilla gorilla, western lowland gorilla

Plecotus sp. long-eared bat
A long-eared bat in flight (a microbat belonging to the Vespertilionidae family of vesper or evening bats). Photograph published in Bats by Phil Richardson, a Natural History Museum publication, 2002

Augustus H. Bishop with elephant tusks, May 1912
Augustus Bishop arrived at the Museum in 1904, aged 23, after three years training as a taxidermist

African elephant in Central Hall, February 1910
Photographed in 1910 just three years after his arrival, the African elephant later nicknamed George, was obtained from the taxidermists Rowland Ward Ltd

The Natural History Museum at Tring
Gallery 3 at the Natural History Museum at Tring, the sister museum of the Natural History Museum, London

Cave painting of a boar, artwork
Cave painting of a boar. Artwork of a cave painting found on the roof of the Altamira Cave in northern Spain, which was inhabited during the the Upper Palaeolithic period

Elephant on shore of Lake Kariba. ZIM2093

A female cheetah rests in the shade at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

Grizzly Bear and Mount Denali (McKinley), Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA
Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) taking a stroll on autumn coloured tundra with a view of Mount Denali (McKinley), Denali National Park and Preserve, Interior Alaska; Alaska

Portrait of Siberian Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) in Winter, Germany

Horse in an old stable
Black and white image of a horse (Equus Caballus) looking out of an old snow-covered stone stable building in winter; Rathcormac, County Cork, Ireland

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) resting and looking at camera, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Closeup Of Humpback Whale Breaching In Inside Passage W / Fairweather Range Southeast Alaska Summer
Closeup Of Humpback Whale Breaching In Inside Passage W/Fairweather Range Southeast Alaska Summer

Dorling Kindersley Collection
Fine Art Storehouse Collections: Dorling Kindersley Collection

Wild Common Hamster - Feeding in a granary (Cricetus cricetus L.). Summer, Middle Ural Mountains, Russia

A common zebra ( Equus quagga) with its foal, looking at the camera, Tsavo, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

A killer whale in the cold sea framed by seagulls flying in pink sky at dawn, Tungeneset, Senja, Troms, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Aye-aye engraving 1895
Aye-aye - Prosimian (half ape) engraving

The Capybara engraving 1855

Muskox lithograph 1884
The Royal Natural History by Richard Lydekker

African elk antelope lithograph 1884
The Royal Natural History by Richard Lydekker

African buffalo lithograph 1884
The Royal Natural History by Richard Lydekker

Trakehner black stallion

Aye-aye, Daubentonia madagascariensis, on a tree

Chow chow, (canis familiaris), front view

Illustration, female Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) with baby clinging to its back, side view

Wild dog, Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa

Golden Retriever -Canis lupus familiaris- puppy, three months, running across a meadow

Barn owl (Tyto alba), Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wild mustangs (banker horses) (Equus ferus caballus) in Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, Corolla, Outer Banks, North Carolina, United States of America, North America

Leopard (Panthera), South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, Africa

Young Cape ground squirrel (Xerus inauris) eating, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

Red deer stag (Cervus elaphus), Arran, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Black bear (Ursus americanus) in the snow, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Bison (Bison bison) bull covered with snow in the winter, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Red deer stag (Cervus elaphus), Isle of Arran, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Cheetah cub (Acinonyx jubatus), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Elephant (Loxodonta africana) calf, Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa, Africa

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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.