Egyptian guano bat, Tadarida aegyptiaca
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Egyptian guano bat, Tadarida aegyptiaca
Egyptian guano bat, Tadarida aegyptiaca, and red fruit bat, Sternoderma rufum (vulnerable).. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Victor, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois 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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Cuvier Dictionary Frederic Gabriel Guano Pretre Stipple Vulnerable Aegyptiaca
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This exquisitely handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, taken from Frederic Cuvier's Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, published in Paris, France, in 1816, showcases two fascinating bat species native to Egypt: the Egyptian guano bat, Tadarida aegyptiaca, and the red fruit bat, Sternoderma rufum. The Egyptian guano bat, depicted on the left, is also known as the Egyptian free-tailed bat. This species is characterized by its slender body, long, pointed wings, and a distinctly elongated tail. They are often found roosting in large colonies in caves and buildings, and are important seed dispersers and pollinators. On the right, the red fruit bat, Sternoderma rufum, is shown with its wings spread wide. This species is also known as the Egyptian rousettus or the red rousettus. They are medium-sized bats with a reddish-brown fur, and their wings have a distinctive membrane that is transparent at the edges. Red fruit bats are omnivorous, feeding on fruits, flowers, and insects. They are an important food source for many predators, including snakes and birds of prey. The Egyptian guano bat and the red fruit bat are both native to Egypt and the surrounding regions. The Egyptian guano bat is currently listed as least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), while the red fruit bat is considered vulnerable due to habitat loss and fragmentation. This beautiful illustration was created by Jean Gabriel Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later became the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The engraving was directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin and published by F.G. Levrault. The intricate details of the bats' features and the vibrant colors of the handcoloring make this a stunning example of natural history illustration from the early 19th century.
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