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Pagodroma nivea, snow petrel
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Pagodroma nivea, snow petrel
Ff. 90. Pencil drawing by George Forster annotated Procellaria nivea and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1728 1779 1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Pencil Petrel Procellariidae Procellariiformes Sauropsid Sauropsida Seabird Second Pagodroma Nivea Snow Petrel
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1. Title: "A Snowy Encounter: George Forster's Pencil Drawing of the Snow Petrel (Pagodroma nivea) during Captain James Cook's Second Voyage (1772-1775)" 2. Description: This exquisite pencil drawing, created by the naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775, captures the ethereal beauty of the Snow Petrel (Pagodroma nivea). Forster meticulously annotated the drawing with the scientific name Procellaria nivea, reflecting the contemporary understanding of avian taxonomy. 3. Background: Captain James Cook's second voyage, which took place between 1772 and 1775, was a groundbreaking expedition that aimed to explore the uncharted southern continent. Accompanied by a team of naturalists, including George Forster, Cook's voyage led to numerous discoveries, including the first European sighting of Antarctica. 4. The Illustration: Forster's illustration of the Snow Petrel, a seabird belonging to the Procellariidae family and the Procellariiformes order, showcases the bird's distinctive features. The Snow Petrel, also known as the Sauropsida, is characterized by its white plumage, small size, and webbed feet, making it perfectly adapted to its icy habitat. 5. The Artist: Johann Georg Adam Forster (1728-1794), a German naturalist, accompanied Cook on his second voyage as a naturalist and was responsible for documenting the natural history of the newly discovered lands. His illustrations, like this one, were crucial in advancing the scientific understanding of the Southern Hemisphere's unique fauna. 6. Significance: This pencil drawing by George Forster offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century exploration and discovery. It not only showcases the Snow Petrel's captivating appearance but also highlights the significant role that naturalists played in documenting new species and expanding human knowledge of the natural world.
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