Above, a Zebra; below, a Hippopotamus and a Tapir. Wood-engraving after T. Bewick.

  • Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828.
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Tapir: any nocturnal hoofed mammal of the genus Tapirus, native to Central and S. America and Malaysia, having a short flexible protruding snout used for feeding on vegetation

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1 print : wood-engraving ; platemark 17.2 x 10.3 cm

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The Zebra p. 251. The Hippopotamus p. 252. The Tapir p. 250. Bears number top right: Plate 28

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Wellcome Collection 40220i

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