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Dorcas gazelle running from a cheetah
Dorcas gazelle, Gazella dorcas (vulnerable), running from a cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus (vulnerable). Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857
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Acinonyx Carl Cheetah Dorcas Educational Gazella Gazelle Hoffmann Hunt Jubatus Predator Prey Vulnerable
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This handcoloured lithograph, taken from Carl Hoffmann's esteemed "Book of the World" published in Stuttgart in 1857, captures the raw power and intensity of the African savannah's natural order. The image depicts a Dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas), a vulnerable species of gazelle native to eastern and southern Africa, in a desperate bid for survival as it outruns a pursuing cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus). The cheetah, also a vulnerable predator, is the fastest land animal on Earth and is renowned for its remarkable hunting abilities. The Dorcas gazelle, with its elegant and slender build, is a common prey for the cheetah. This illustration encapsulates the instinctive and primal chase that unfolds in the African wilderness, with the gazelle's nimbleness and agility put to the test against the cheetah's relentless pursuit. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this lithograph not only serve to showcase the beauty and grace of these animals but also offer a glimpse into the rich and diverse zoology of Africa during the mid-19th century. This educational picture, with its captivating composition and historical significance, serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between predator and prey in the natural world and the importance of conservation efforts to protect vulnerable species such as the Dorcas gazelle and the cheetah.
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