Jungle-runner, Ameiva ameiva, and tegu, Tupinambis teguixin
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Jungle-runner, Ameiva ameiva, and tegu, Tupinambis teguixin
Jungle-runner, Ameiva ameiva, and tegu, Tupinambis teguixin.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Turpin, and published by F. G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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Cloquet Dictionnaire Gabriel Hippolyte Jungle Jussieu Massard Naturelles Pretre Reptile Runner Sciences Stipple Ameiva Tegu Teguixin Tupinambis
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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, taken from Jussieu's Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles published between 1816 and 1830, showcases two fascinating creatures of the South American jungle: the Jungle-runner, Ameiva ameiva, and the Tegu, Tupinambis teguixin. The Jungle-runner, also known as the Rainbow Skink or the Green Iguana Lizard, is a slender, agile reptile with vibrant, iridescent scales that blend seamlessly with the lush foliage of its environment. The Tegu, a powerful and aggressive lizard, can be identified by its distinctive, mottled patterns and long, muscular tail. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later becoming the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The intricate engraving was executed by Massard, under the direction of Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. The meticulous attention to detail in the engraving process, combined with the vibrant colors of the handcoloring, brings these animals to life in a way that transports us to the heart of the jungle. The Jungle-runner and Tegu are both fascinating examples of the rich biodiversity that can be found in the South American rainforest. The Jungle-runner is an agile fish-eating lizard, while the Tegu is an opportunistic predator, feeding on a wide variety of prey including rodents, birds, and even smaller reptiles. These animals are an essential part of the intricate web of life in the jungle ecosystem, and their inclusion in Jussieu's Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles serves as a testament to the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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