Jun 19
🐆 The class Mammalia London: Printed for Geo. B. Whittaker, 1827. Original source Image description: Historical black and white illustration of a jaguar, depicted in profile resting on the ground with its body curved and head raised. The jaguar features distinct rosette-shaped spots covering its muscular body, a thick tail with dark rings, and detailed fur texture. The animal’s paws are raised as if clutching tufts of grass shown behind it. The style is finely detailed with delicate line work typical of 19th-century scientific plates. Text beside the image identifies it as “The Jaguar” with scientific notes and publication details from London, 1827.
