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Artwork of four apes, 1874
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Artwork of four apes, 1874
Historical artwork of four great apes. These four apes are catarrhines, an infraorder which includes the apes and Old World monkeys. Apes, unlike monkeys, do not have tails, are more intelligent and depend more on their eyes than their noses. The great apes seen here are (from bottom left working clockwise) an orangutan, a chimpanzee, a gorilla and a human. There is some debate as to whether humans should be considered great apes, though a chimpanzee shares more genetic material with a human - about 99% - than with a gorilla. Illustration by Ernst Haeckel, first published in his Anthropogenie (1874)
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This print showcases a remarkable artwork from 1874, depicting four great apes in intricate detail. The artist behind this masterpiece is Ernst Haeckel, whose illustration was first published in his renowned work "Anthropogenie". These four magnificent creatures belong to the catarrhines infraorder, which encompasses both apes and Old World monkeys. In this composition, we witness a quartet of extraordinary beings arranged clockwise. Starting from the bottom left corner, an orangutan exudes wisdom and tranquility. Next in line is a chimpanzee, sharing an astonishing 99% genetic similarity with humans - more than it does with its gorilla counterpart. Speaking of gorillas, their imposing presence commands attention as they symbolize strength and resilience. Lastly, occupying the final spot is a human figure representing our own species' place among these fascinating relatives. While some debate lingers regarding whether humans should be classified as great apes or not, this artwork serves as a testament to our shared ancestry and interconnectedness within the animal kingdom. Apes distinguish themselves by their lack of tails and reliance on visual perception rather than olfactory senses. The monochromatic pencil drawing adds depth to each subject's features while capturing the essence of their existence. This historical image takes us back to the 19th century when scientific exploration into evolution and biology research flourished. Through this mesmerizing print by Science Photo Library, we are invited to contemplate our place in nature's grand tapestry while marveling at the beauty and diversity found within our primate relatives.
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