The Aardvark or 'earth-pig' (Orycteropus erikssoni), Ituri Forest, c.1905, 1905
Scope and Contents
150 x 110 mm. A view showing a dead anteater in the Ituri Forest. 'The long extensile tongue is seen hanging out of the animal's mouth'. Photograph by Mr Eriksson (the discoverer).
Dates
- Creation: 1905
Creator
- Eriksson, - (fl. 1905) (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Eriksson was the discoverer of the aardvark 'orycteropus erikssoni' in 1905.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, some fading.
Bibliography
General
SG.
Originator(s)
Eriksson, - , fl 1905
Finding aid date
2004-01-16 14:25:20+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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