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The Galago, brought by Dr. Livingstone from South Africa for the Zoological Society's... 1864. Creator: Pearson
The Galago, brought by Dr. Livingstone from South Africa for the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's Park, 1864. The little animal represented by our Engraving is the only living specimen in this country of a species of lemur found in various parts of South Africa, It was brought to England about three weeks ago by Dr. Waghorn, the physician who accompanied Dr. Livingstone in his last sojourn on the Zambesi River...The adult is about 28 in. long, including the tail, which has a length of 16 in. Its colour is a light chinchilla grey; but the throat is nearly white, and the ears black. It has the power of turning its ears back and folding them up, which is their usual position when the animal is at rest; but when it moves about in search of food the ears are opened and spread out. Its disposition is very gentle; it sleeps much during the day, and feeds upon fruit and bread and milk, but likes sweet things, and particularly bananas'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures a rare glimpse of The Galago, brought all the way from South Africa by none other than Dr. Livingstone himself in 1864. This little creature, described as the only living specimen of its kind in England at the time, was a true marvel for the Zoological Society's Gardens in Regent's Park.
The image showcases the unique features of this species of lemur found in various parts of South Africa - with its chinchilla grey fur, white throat, and black ears that can be folded back when at rest or spread out when on the move. Measuring about 28 inches long including its tail, this gentle creature had a penchant for sweet things like bananas and slept during much of the day.
Dr. Waghorn, who accompanied Dr. Livingstone on his expedition along the Zambesi River, was responsible for bringing this fascinating animal to England just three weeks prior to this photo being taken. It is truly remarkable how such exotic creatures were able to travel across continents during that era and captivate audiences with their beauty and uniqueness.
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