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Poster Print : Raphus cucullatus, dodo
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Raphus cucullatus, dodo
A mounted specimen of the extinct flightless bird, the dodo (Raphus cucullatus). The dodo lived on the island of Mauritius and became extinct during the late 1600s
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Columbidae Columbiformes Dodo Exhibit Feather Mounted Raphinae Raphus Raphus Cucullatus Sauropsid Sauropsida Stuffed
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of captivating poster prints, featuring the enigmatic Raphus cucullatus, or the extinct Dodo. This striking image showcases a mounted specimen of this flightless bird, which once called Mauritius home. A fascinating symbol of natural history, the Dodo's unique appearance and tragic extinction story make this poster a captivating addition to any room. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 59.4cm (15.6" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This striking image showcases a beautifully preserved mounted specimen of the elusive and extinct Raphus cucullatus, commonly known as the dodo. The dodo was a flightless bird endemic to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, and is believed to have lived until the late 1600s. With its distinctive long, grey body, large, red eyes, and rounded wings, the dodo was a unique avian species that belonged to the Columbidae family, order Columbiformes, and class Sauropsida. The dodo's extinction is largely attributed to human activity, as the birds were easy targets for hunters due to their lack of ability to fly and their trusting nature. This mounted specimen, with its feathers carefully arranged and preserved, serves as a poignant reminder of the dodo's existence and the tragic loss of this remarkable bird. Displayed in a studio setting against a neutral background, the dodo's intricate details are on full display. Its beak, curved and slightly downward, is a testament to its powerful bite, which it used to crush the hard-shelled seeds and nuts that made up a significant portion of its diet. The dodo's feet, with their three toes each, are adapted for walking on the ground and are covered in a layer of scutes for protection. As a sauropsid, the dodo shares a common ancestry with reptiles, and is part of the suborder Raphinae. Its extinction marked the end of an era, leaving behind a rich legacy of fascination and wonder for future generations to explore and learn from. This mounted specimen, a testament to the dodo's unique place in the natural world, continues to captivate and inspire curiosity in all who behold it.
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