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Poroderma africanum
Ff. 249. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Captain Cook Captain James Cook Carcharhiniform Carcharhiniformes Catshark Chondrichthyes Cook Discovery Elasmobranch Elasmobranchii Exploration Fishes Forster Ground Shark Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Pencil Pyjama Cat Shark
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1. Title: "A Pencil Sketch of Poroderma Africanum, the African Cat Shark, Drawn by George Forster during Captain James Cook's Second Voyage (1772-1775)" This exquisite pencil sketch, titled "Poroderma Africanum," is a captivating illustration of a little-known species of cat shark discovered during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. The illustration was created by the renowned naturalist and scientist, George Forster, who accompanied Cook on his expedition. Forster, a German naturalist and son of Johann Christian Friedrich Höhne and Johann Georg Adam Forster, was an essential member of Cook's team. He meticulously documented the natural history of the lands and waters they encountered, producing numerous illustrations of the flora, fauna, and peoples they encountered. This sketch of Poroderma africanum, a ground shark belonging to the family Carcharhinidae, is a testament to Forster's keen observational skills and artistic talent. The African Cat Shark, also known as the Pyjama Shark or the One-spot Catshark, is a small elasmobranchii, a subclass of Chondrichthyes, or cartilaginous fish. It is characterized by its dark, speckled skin and a distinctive white spot on its underside. This elusive creature was likely encountered in the waters off the coast of Africa during Cook's voyage, adding to the vast array of new discoveries made during this groundbreaking expedition. Johann Georg Adam Forster's intricate and detailed sketch of Poroderma africanum is a valuable historical record of this fascinating species and a testament to the spirit of adventure and scientific exploration that characterized the Age of Discovery in the 18th century. This beautiful illustration invites us to appreciate the natural world and the remarkable discoveries made during this era, inspiring a sense of wonder and curiosity that continues to this day.
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