The Struggle
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The Struggle
Plate 3 taken from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated by designs by Joseph Wolf, London 1874
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Big Cat Carnivora Crocdilian Crocdylia Crocodile Crocodylia Crocodylian Crocodylid Crocodylidae Crocodylomorpha Diapsid Diapsida Epitheria Eusuchia Eutheria Felid Felidae Feliformia Feloidea Joseph Wolf Jungle
Plate 3
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of The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, published in London in 1874, features an engraving titled "The Struggle" by renowned English natural history illustrator Joseph Wolf. This image portrays a dramatic encounter between a big cat, likely a member of the Felidae family, and a crocodile from the Crocodylidae order. The scene unfolds in the lush jungle, where the daylight filters through the dense canopy, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. The big cat, poised and alert, is shown in mid-leap, its powerful muscles tensed as it attempts to pounce on the crocodile, which lies in wait with its jaws agape, ready to seize its prey. Joseph Wolf's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate engraving, which beautifully captures the anatomy, textures, and expressions of both animals. The Felidae and Crocodylidae are both members of the larger groups Carnivora and Reptilia, respectively, and represent two distinct branches of the Eutheria, or mammals, and Diapsida, or diapsid reptiles. The Feliformia and Feloidea suborders, to which the big cat and crocodile belong, are characterized by their cat-like and cat-faced features. The Felid, or cat family, is further divided into Felidae and Pantheridae, while the Crocodylomorpha, the superorder that includes crocodiles, is part of the larger group Crocodilia. This stunning engraving not only showcases the natural history of these magnificent animals but also highlights the intricate relationships and interactions between different species in the natural world. The struggle between the big cat and crocodile is a testament to the daytime battles that occur in the jungle, where survival is a constant challenge.
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