The Barometz or Sythian Lamb
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The Barometz or Sythian Lamb
From The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary 1887, by Henry Lee. Fig. 2 after Claude Duret
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Artiodactyl Artiodactyla Bovid Bovidae Caprinae Epitheria Eutheria Even Toed Ungulate Lamb Mammalia Ovis Placental Mammal Sheep Tartary Theria Ungulate
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This illustration depicts the enigmatic creature known as The Barometz, or Sythian Lamb, as rendered in Henry Lee's 1887 work, "The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary," Fig. 2 after Claude Duret. The Barometz is a mythical animal that has long intrigued naturalists and folklore enthusiasts alike, with its unique combination of features from various mammalian groups. The Barometz is depicted here as a lamb-like creature, with the body of an even-toed ungulate, specifically belonging to the Artiodactyla order, and more specifically, the Bovidae family, which includes sheep and goats. However, its most striking feature is its head, which bears a resemblance to that of a hen, with a prominent beak and feathers. The Barometz is classified as a mammal, belonging to the class Mammalia, and more specifically, the subclass Theria, which includes all placental mammals and marsupials. It is also an eutherian, meaning that it is a placental mammal, which means that its young develop inside the mother's body and are nourished by a placenta. Despite its fantastical appearance, the Barometz is a testament to the rich imagination and curiosity of natural history illustrators of the past. Henry Lee's intricate engraving captures the creature's otherworldly allure, inviting us to ponder the wonders of the natural world, both real and imagined. The Barometz, or Sythian Lamb, remains an intriguing and enchanting figure in the annals of natural history, inspiring wonder and curiosity in generations of naturalists and folklore enthusiasts.
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