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Phocoena phocoena, common porpoise
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Phocoena phocoena, common porpoise
Plate 19 Cape Porpoise. Hand-coloured engraving of a drawing by James Hope Stewart (1789-1856), from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol. 12 Whales, 1833-1843, by Sir William Jardine
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1800 1874 Aquatic Beached Cape Cetacea Cetacean Common Epitheria Eutheria James Hope Stewart Jardine Mammalia 1789 1856 Common Porpoise Harbour Porpoise
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Plate 19: Cape Porpoise - Phocoena phocoena, a hand-coloured engraving of a drawing by James Hope Stewart, showcases the common porpoise (Cape Porpoise) in its natural marine habitat. This exquisite illustration is taken from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol. 12, Whales, published between 1833 and 1843 by Sir William Jardine. The common porpoise is a small, agile cetacean, belonging to the family Phocoenidae and the order Cetacea. It is also known as the harbor porpoise or the common harbor porpoise. The illustration depicts the porpoise beached on a rocky harbor shore during a sunny day. The common porpoise is a eutherian mammal, meaning it gives birth to live young instead of laying eggs. It is well adapted to life in the water, with a streamlined body and a dorsal fin that helps it navigate through the waves. The common porpoise is a social animal and can often be found in groups, making it a common sight in coastal waters. James Hope Stewart, the artist, skillfully captured the intricate details of the porpoise's body, from its sleek skin to its distinctive triangular dorsal fin. The hand-colouring adds depth and vibrancy to the illustration, making it a beautiful addition to any natural history collection. This illustration is a testament to the natural beauty of the common porpoise and the remarkable work of Sir William Jardine and James Hope Stewart in documenting the natural world during the 19th century. The common porpoise continues to be a fascinating subject for marine biologists and nature enthusiasts alike, and this illustration remains an important historical record of this beloved marine mammal.
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