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Dodos and parrots hunted in Mauritius 1602 from Willem van West-Zanens Journal, and copies of Salomon Saverys white dodo by Abraham and Jan de Wees, 1651 and Gillis Joosten Saeghman, 1665. Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans Dodo Studies, Amsterdam, Johannes Muller, 1917. Dodos and parrots hunted in Mauritius 1602 from Willem van West-Zanens Journal, and copies of Salomon Saverys white dodo by Abraham and Jan de Wees, 1651 and Gillis Joosten Saeghman, 1665. Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans Dodo Studies, Amsterdam, Johannes Muller, 1917
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Abraham Copy Cucullatus Didus Dodo Heliotype Hunt Ineptus Journal Leer Mauritius Netherlands Parrots Raphus Salomon Savery Willem Dodos Gillis
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This print showcases a historical record of the encounters between Europeans and two iconic bird species: Dodos and Parrots, as depicted in various illustrations from the 17th century. The centerpiece of the image is a journal entry by Willem van West-Zanen titled "Dodos and Parrots hunted in Mauritius 1602." The entry offers a firsthand account of the Dutch explorers' encounter with these unique birds on the island of Mauritius. Surrounding the journal entry are three copies of Salomon Savery's famous white Dodo illustrations. These copies were produced by Abraham and Jan de Wees in 1651 and Gillis Joosten Saeghman in 1665. The white Dodo, believed to be an albino or leucistic individual, was a rare sighting and became a subject of fascination for European naturalists. The heliotype by Van Leer, from Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans' Dodo Studies, published in Amsterdam in 1917, adds an extra layer of detail and accuracy to these historical records. The Dodos, represented by the Raphus cucullatus and Didus ineptus species, were flightless birds endemic to Mauritius and other Mascarene Islands. They were hunted to extinction by the late 17th century due to overexploitation by European settlers. The Parrots, depicted in the background, were likely native to Mauritius or neighboring islands. Their presence in this print highlights the rich biodiversity of the region and the curiosity of European explorers to document and study new discoveries. This print is an essential piece of natural history, offering a glimpse into the past and the fascinating encounters between Europeans and the unique wildlife of Mauritius.
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