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The Falkland Islands: Encounter of a Sealer with a Sea-Lion, in a Tussac Bog, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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The Falkland Islands: Encounter of a Sealer with a Sea-Lion, in a Tussac Bog, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Falkland Islands: Encounter of a Sealer with a Sea-Lion, in a Tussac Bog, 1856. European attacking a sea-lion...in a Tussac bog. The male of the Falkland seal resembles in no slight degree in the head and mane the king of the forest. He is, when full grown, about ten feet long, and, although not disposed to make an attack, is a most formidable antagonist to come upon unawares in the thick groves of the Tussac, where, more particularly in the breeding seasons, he with his family are found. The female is scarcely one-half the size of the male, and is more gentle in disposition'. Tussac grass, which can grow up to 3m tall and live for 200 years or more, forms the single most important wildlife habitat in the Falklands. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph print, titled "The Falkland Islands: Encounter of a Sealer with a Sea-Lion, in a Tussac Bog, 1856," showcases a dramatic moment between a European sealer and a sea-lion in the heart of a Tussac bog. The image, which is believed to have been published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1856, offers a glimpse into the colonial past of the Falkland Islands. The sea-lion in the image is described as a formidable antagonist, with a head and mane resembling that of a king in the forest. Males can grow up to ten feet long, and though not typically aggressive, pose a significant threat when encountered unexpectedly in the dense Tussac marshes, particularly during breeding seasons. Females, on the other hand, are much smaller and more gentle. The Tussac grass, which can reach heights of up to 3 meters and live for over 200 years, forms the most crucial wildlife habitat in the Falklands. The print depicts the sealer wielding a club, likely for protection against the sea-lion, as he approaches its family in the marshland. The Tussac grass, which is visible in the background, adds to the sense of danger and intrigue in the scene. The print offers a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between humans and nature during the colonial era, as well as the importance of protecting wildlife habitats like the Tussac marshes. Though the creator of this print remains unknown, it serves as an important historical record of the natural world and human interaction with it during the 19th century.
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