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Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, 1864. Creator: Pearson
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Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, 1864. Creator: Pearson
Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, 1864. 'These have all been imported from various parts of the American continent, and the greater part of them represent species which had previously been brought alive to this country. The blue tanager (Orchesticus ater), and the pileated jay (Cyanocorax cyanopogon), are both from the forests of Brazil...The woodpecker...is from the more northern forests of the New World...The Brazilian monkey (Pithecia Satanas) is from the banks of the Amazon; the oppossum (Didelphys virginidux)...with its numerous family of young ones clinging around it, is from the Southern States of the great Northern division of the American continent. The species portrayed in the lower figure are all from the tropical part of the New World. The cuckoo (Guvia piririgua) is of very lively and peculiar habits...The tronial (Cacicus persicus) is one of a starling-like group of American birds, remarkable for their ingenuity in weaving long pendent nests. The whistling duck (Dendrocygna arborea), from Jamaica; and the little green bittern, from Para (Butorides virescens), do not differ materially from their well-known allies of the same groups in habits'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures the recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection in Regent's Park in 1864. The exotic creatures showcased here have been imported from various parts of the American continent, representing a diverse array of species that had previously been brought alive to England.
Amongst the fascinating creatures depicted are the blue tanager and pileated jay from the forests of Brazil, a woodpecker from the northern forests of North America, a Brazilian monkey from the Amazon, and an oppossum with its young ones from the Southern States. Each animal has its own unique story and habitat, adding to the rich tapestry of wildlife at the zoo.
The lower figures in this print showcase tropical birds such as a cuckoo with lively habits, a tronial known for its nest-weaving skills, a whistling duck from Jamaica, and a little green bittern from Para. These birds offer glimpses into their natural behaviors and environments, highlighting their beauty and diversity.
Overall, this print is not just a visual delight but also serves as an important historical record of zoological collections in 19th-century England. It provides insight into how these exotic animals were acquired and displayed for public education and enjoyment during that time period.
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