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Fauna

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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 1506 Collections and/or Records:

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Lythrum which seeded when exposed to insects (experimental observations), 1862-10-17

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 27.2: B53
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Note; by Charles Robert Darwin; written at Down


(Note)

Dates: 1862-10-17
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / Botanical and geological notes and drafts / Draft and notes: 'On the sexual relations of the three forms of Lythrum salicaria' / 'On the sexual relations of the three forms of Lythrum salicaria' J. Linn. Soc. (Botany) 8 (1865): 169-196. Draft (DAR 27.2A) 72878, Portfolio (DAR 27.2B)
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M Lamarck arranges "Les Animals sans Vertebrae" into 7 orders, 1826-01-01 - 1826-12-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 5: A28
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Note; by Charles Robert Darwin


(Note)

Dates: 1826-01-01 - 1826-12-31
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / Edinburgh student material and early geological notes / Edinburgh student material, 1825-1827
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M. S. 1872 / It is certain that the secretion does not act on the thick [??] covering of beetles, 1872-01-01 - 1872-12-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 56: 149r
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Note; by Charles Robert Darwin middle part of sheet only


(Note)

Dates: 1872-01-01 - 1872-12-31
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Insectivorous plants': portfolios / Experimental treatments and observations
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Made the African elephant trumpet violently, 1871-02-25

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 195.4: 28r
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Note; by Emma Darwin née Wedgwood pp Charles Robert Darwin


(Note)

Dates: 1871-02-25
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Expression of emotions': portfolios III / Laughter, frowning, and introduction
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[Male] Bull-dog, 1870-02-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 193: 6r
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Note; by Charles Robert Darwin top damaged


(Note)

Dates: 1870-02-05
Conditions Governing Access: From the Class: Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / Loose notes and fragments, mainly relating to Darwin's publications / 'Variation under domestication': portfolio
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Mammals-1 Miscellaneous, 1870-01-01 - 1882-04-30

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 1r
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wrapper


Miscellaneous; by Charles Robert Darwin


(Miscellaneous)

Dates: 1870-01-01 - 1882-04-30
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-2 Note, 1868-03-16

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 2
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The Diana monkeys very pretty - long pointed beards white with basal[?] part black


Note; by Charles Robert Darwin; written at Z[oological] Gardens


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Dates: 1868-03-16
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-3 Note, 1868-03-16

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 3
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I asked Keeper Sutton whether any monkeys attacked nape of neck - he thought any part


Note; by Charles Robert Darwin; written at Z[oological] Gardens


(Note)

Dates: 1868-03-16
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-4 Note, 1868-03-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 4r
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Quadrupeds / Bartlett says tigers panthers &c do not differ at all in colour in sexes so that the dealers cannot distinguish them Nor can he believe zebras &c


Note; by [Emma Darwin née Wedgwood?] pp Charles Robert Darwin; written at Z[oological] Gardens


(Note)

Dates: 1868-03-22
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-5 Note, 1868-03-25

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 5r
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Cercocebus aethiops - two white naked spots over both eyelids - Head chesnut


Note; by Charles Robert Darwin; written at Z[oological] Gardens


(Note)

Dates: 1868-03-25
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-6 Note, 1868-03-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 6r
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Giraffe uses its short perpendicular horns or projections in a very curious manner by swinging his head to either side


Note; by [Emma Darwin née Wedgwood?] pp Charles Robert Darwin; written at Z[oological] G[ardens]


(Note)

Dates: 1868-03-28
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-7 Note, 1868-11-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 7r
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Monkeys (Sexual) Selection Mammals / Callithrax sinensis[??] very pretty - green back orange legs


Note; by Charles Robert Darwin; written at Z[oological] Gardens


(Note)

Dates: 1868-11-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-8 Note, 1869-02-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 8r
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At meeting of [Zoological] Soc[iety] horns of Cape Buffalo were exhibited by Tegetmeier & it was maintained that they would be useless in battle


Note; by [amanuensis] pp Charles Robert Darwin; written at Z[oological] G[ardens]


(Note)

Dates: 1869-02-19
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-9 Note, 1869-02-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 9r
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Antelopes / Ant[elope] cervicapra male very dark f[emale] fawn-coloured so seems v[ery] distinct


Note; by [amanuensis] pp Charles Robert Darwin; written at Z[oological] G[ardens]


(Note)

Dates: 1869-02-19
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-10 Note, 1869-02-23

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 10r
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Tragelaphus scriptus - Gambia - a beautiful antelope (see Gray?) chesnut & black


Note; by Charles Robert Darwin; written at Z[oological] G[ardens]


(Note)

Dates: 1869-02-23
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-11 Note, 1869-02-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 11r
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In the O[ryx] leucoryx horns extend for about 2/3 of length of body - when head held in natural position terminal portion stands parallel to the back


Note; by [amanuensis] pp Charles Robert Darwin; written at Z[oological] G[ardens]


(Note)

Dates: 1869-02-19
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-12 Note, 1869-02-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 12r
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Monkeys / Moustached monkey C[ercopithecus] cephus is more ornamented than the Diana


Note; by [amanuensis] pp-and Charles Robert Darwin


(Note)

Dates: 1869-02-19
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-13 Note, 1869-02-23

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 13r
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Moustache Monkey - Whole face coloured in most diversified manner & highly ornamented


Note; by Charles Robert Darwin; written at Z[oological] G[ardens]


(Note)

Dates: 1869-02-23
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-14 Note, 1867-02-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 14r
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John tells me that Horses when fighting bite each others necks


Note; by Charles Robert Darwin


(Note)

Dates: 1867-02-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-15 Note, 1867-02-15

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 15r
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Mr Bartlett - He & Keeper do not think the collar of hairs round face of some Monkeys serves as protection against bites


Note; by Charles Robert Darwin; written at Zoolog[ical] Gardens


(Note)

Dates: 1867-02-15
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-16 Note, 1867-06-20

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 16r
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The Antelopes with very long horns with the points almost touching their own backs


Note; by [unidentified] pp Charles Robert Darwin


(Note)

Dates: 1867-06-20
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-17 Note, 1867-12-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 17r
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It is the Antelope leucoryx which kneels & fights with horns which it uses in scratching its sides & back / Sexual Selection


Note; by Charles Robert Darwin


(Note)

Dates: 1867-12-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-18 Note, 1867-12-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 18r
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Sexual Selection / The Cercopithecus cebus has beautiful blue face with some white shading into skin but not sexual The "bearded monkey" the male has larger beard like Orang


Note; by Charles Robert Darwin; written at Zoolog[ical] Gardens


(Note)

Dates: 1867-12-06
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-19 Note, 1867-12-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 19r
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Mr Trimen says certainly male Cape[?] Baboon Chacma has much larger canines & mane


Note; by Charles Robert Darwin


(Note)

Dates: 1867-12-27
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals
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Mammals-20 Note, 1868-06-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 83: 20r
Scope and Contents

Mr Blenkiron (who has had such enormous experience in breeding) says Engleheart that a mare in season will take any Horse


Note; by Charles Robert Darwin


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Dates: 1868-06-01
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Descent of man': portfolios / 'Descent of man': first edition, 1871, and 'Insectivorous Plants' / 'Descent of man' first edition: material relating to mammals

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