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1851 Dinornis Moa Skull discovery
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1851 Dinornis Moa Skull discovery
Skull of Moa or Dinornis discovered by Mr. Walter Mantell in.the North Island of New Zealand. Plate with later tinting, from Gideom Mantells petrifactions and their teachings (1851) published by Henry Bohn, London. Gideon Mantell had a troubled family life, with his wife and family leaving him as a result perhaps of his reckless dedication to palaeontology. However he remained on good terms with his children towards the end of his life when this book was written. His son had emigrated to New Zealand, but discovered many excellent fossils of the flightless birds there. This must have been satisfying to Gideon Mantell as his enemy Richard Owen had made his name with the group. At one point Mantell states " but alas to doubt Professor Owens infallibility was a deadly sin, and I have no hope of forgiveness!"
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This print captures the remarkable 1851 discovery of the Dinornis Moa Skull, also known as the Skull of Moa or Dinornis. The credit for this groundbreaking find goes to Mr. Walter Mantell, who stumbled upon it in the North Island of New Zealand. This plate, beautifully adorned with later tinting, is taken from Gideon Mantell's renowned publication "Petrifactions and Their Teachings" (1851), published by Henry Bohn in London. Gideon Mantell's life was not without its challenges, as his unwavering dedication to paleontology led to a troubled family life that ultimately saw his wife and children leave him. However, towards the end of his days when this book was written, he managed to maintain amicable relations with his children. Interestingly enough, it was one of his sons who had emigrated to New Zealand and made numerous exceptional fossil discoveries there. For Gideon Mantell, witnessing his son uncover such extraordinary fossils of flightless birds must have been deeply satisfying. It is worth noting that these findings held particular significance for him since Richard Owen - whom he considered an adversary - had gained fame through studying this very group. In fact, at one point in time, Mantell expressed regret over doubting Professor Owen's infallibility: "but alas to doubt Professor Owens infallibility was a deadly sin, and I have no hope of forgiveness!". In this Victorian-era illustration captured within the frame of history itself lies a tale entwined with passion for science and familial complexities – a testament to Gideon Mantell's enduring legacy in paleontology.
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